Venessa’s POV The commotion outside was impossible to miss. Word had already spread through the pack the bears were challenging us. If it escalated into an all-out battle, women and children would be evacuated immediately. Even the medical staff were being ushered to safety, yet somehow, I wasn’t included among those allowed to hide. I was relieved by that. Truthfully, even if they had ordered me away, I wouldn’t have gone. Hiding had never been in my nature. Tonya now officially my assistant and I made our way toward the source of the unrest. When we arrived, I saw Denzel standing his ground, trying to reason with an enraged Alpha. From the bear’s accusations, Denzel had supposedly sent warriors north to slaughter his people. I didn’t need to think twice. I knew whose hand this truly

