Howard.
The wounded warrior, though in pain, managed to speak. "Alpha Howard, it was an ambush. We were patrolling the outskirts, and they attacked from the shadows. We fought back, but they got away."
Anger surged within me. These attackers had violated our territory and harmed one of our own. I couldn't let this slide. We would find them, and they would pay for their actions.
"Secure the area," I ordered, addressing the pack members present. "We need to investigate this thoroughly. And send word to the trusted l neighboring packs; we may need their assistance in tracking down these culprits."
As my pack members moved to carry out my orders, I stood there, my mind focused on the task at hand. I had momentarily set aside my personal troubles, knowing that the safety of my pack was my
