A Divisive Strategy
Like a huge hole in their defenses, the empty vault showed before them. Kieran's breathing was labored with repressed anger as his fists clenched.
The height of the betrayal weighed down on Elara like a crushing weight, causing a pit in her stomach.
"They're gone," she said in a hollow voice.
Kieran's jaw clenched as he turned. "No. They were taken. It was an inside job.
Elara's thoughts were racing. Who was capable of this? Since the ambush, the pack had been on high alert, and only the council and the most reliable fighters had access to the vault.
With a chilly tone, Kieran stated, "We need answers, and we need them now."
Tension was high in the council chamber as Elara spoke to the leaders of the pack. Fear had been aroused by the treachery, but there was no
