CHAPTER 136:
SETTING THE TRAP
The tension in the air was thick as the warriors gathered at the western border, their postures alert, their eyes scanning the treeline for any signs of movement. The attack from last night had been a warning a test of our strength.
Ethan and I stood side by side, our presence commanding as we addressed the pack. Marcus and Gabriel were nearby, overseeing the final preparations, while the warriors adjusted their positions, awaiting their orders.
I could feel the weight of their gazes.
Watching and waiting.
Testing me again not because they doubted me, but because they were learning how I led.
I took a slow breath, steadying myself. Then, I lifted my voice strong, steady, undeniable.
“This isn’t just about defending our borders,” I said, m
