XANDER'S POV: I never wanted to go back to Stormfang Pack, not for anything, but Zarek and Nyx convinced me it was the right thing to do; they needed help, and it was still my home regardless. Tonight, I’ll fight for Stormfang and keep them safe, just like I’ve always done—and just like I’ve always wanted to protect them. They alone wouldn't win this fight. I was lucky to build a strong team with the rogues. Zarek, their leader before I came, had done a good job pulling them together. But with my help, they grew into more than just a group of misfits, loners, and outcasts. We were a real force now. And tonight, we would prove our capacity. I stood in front of them, fists clenched, my thoughts clear, and settled on what to do. Then, Zarek did something surprising and unexpected. He

