Chapter 135 The Battle For The Gem

• ~Lucian~
• I had just finished giving the final orders. Silvercrest was as prepared as it could be—patrols doubled, warriors on high alert, defenses fortified—but deep down, I knew it wasn’t enough. Not against Draven. He had us in his sights, and he wasn’t going to stop until he had the gem.
• I could feel the pack’s pulse beneath my skin, a shared anxiety that coursed through every member. My warriors were ready, but readiness wasn’t a guarantee. Draven’s forces were relentless, and I knew they were only the beginning. I glanced at Caden, who stood nearby, his face a mask of grim determination.