NATALIA The next morning, the entire kitchen staff of the Dark Moon Pack was thrown into chaos. Echoing shrieks of terror filled the large, gleaming kitchen as several rats scurried across the polished floor. Pots clattered, utensils dropped, and voices overlapped in panic. “Rats! Everywhere!” one of the cooks cried, backing against the pantry door. Claudia rushed into the kitchen, her face twisted with disgust and shock. “What is going on here?” she demanded, her sharp gaze sweeping over the frightened staff. “There are rats, we found them near the pantry and the storage!” one of the younger maids whimpered. Before Claudia could respond, Alucard entered with several pack guards behind him. His imposing presence silenced the panicked murmurs. “Check every corner,” Alucard ordered

