The entire day, Azriel and Markus worked tirelessly, strategizing on how to approach the dual threats facing the packs. They coordinated through video conference calls with the other alphas and council members, meticulously piecing together a plan. By the end of the day, they had a comprehensive strategy in place. They dropped the idea of traveling as they found it more efficient first to focus on communication and damage control.
As the last call ended, Azriel dropped exhausted into his chair while Markus did the same on the couch in Azriel's office. Both were physically and mentally drained, but their tense relationships with their mates weighed heavily on them. Kaia and Lora had stayed at the alpha's villa all day, not coming to the pack house at all. Azriel had tried to mind link with
