24: In the heart of the council hall, Sebastian stood with his packmates, their faces grim with determination as plans for the upcoming attack were laid out. The tension in the room was palpable, each member focused on the task ahead—reclaiming their border from their longstanding enemies. Sebastian says defiantly and with confidence. “We'll strike when I give the signal. It's time to take back what's ours. We’ve let them tread on what’s ours for far too long.” His words echoed with conviction, a rallying cry for his team as they prepared for battle. But amidst the fervor, his mother, a respected elder of their pack, raised a critical concern. "What about your mate, Sebastian? Isn’t she from the enemy pack? Will she be burnt along with them too?.” His mother spoke immediately wit

