Fenris's POV
I paced the command tent, my head pounding. The scent of fear and anxiety hung heavy in the air, mixing with the lingering smell of smoke from last night's explosions. King's mission had worked, but at what cost?
"Fenris," Kara's voice cut through my spiraling thoughts. "The scouts are back."
I turned to see Jake, one of our best trackers, enter the tent. His eyes were wide, a mix of excitement and fear.
"Report," I barked, perhaps a bit too harshly.
Jake swallowed hard. "Alpha, we've found it. The Purifiers' main base. It's about 50 miles north of here, hidden in an old military compound."
My heart raced. This could be it - our chance to end this war once and for all.
"Are you sure?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
Jake nodded. "Positive. We saw heavy traffic
