Chapter 20:
The First Challenge
The morning sun cast a golden glow over the pack residence, but the warm temperature did little to ease the tension in the air. We knew that Landon's forces had been gathering energy, and that their assault could come at any moment. The pack changed into an excessive alert, every member organized for the imminent risk.
Ethan and I were inside the command middle, going over the final details of our defense approach. The room becomes full of maps, charts, and reviews, all meticulously prepared to make sure that we have been prepared for whatever got here our manner.
"Are the patrols in location?" Ethan asked, his eyes scanning the map in front of him.
"Yes," I answered, pointing to the various locations marked on the map. "We've got eyes on every possibl
