The war room had never felt so small.
I stood at the head of the table, every warrior in my pack assembled. Armed. Ready.
Marcus was at my right. Dr. Chen at my left, medical bag already packed.
"We go in fast," I said. "We go in hard. And we don't leave without her."
"Silverfang will see this as an act of war," one of the council members said. "We need to consider"
"I don't care." My voice cut through the room like a blade. "My mate is being tortured. My child is in danger. Anyone who has a problem with that can leave now."
Silence.
"That's what I thought." I looked at Marcus. "How many warriors can we mobilize?"
"Fifty. Maybe sixty if we pull from patrol."
"Do it. I want everyone battle-ready in ten minutes."
Dr. Chen stepped forward. "Kade, if she's been held captive for weeks
