Chapter 8 "The Pack's Disappointment"

• The pack meeting that evening was held in the community center—a generous name for the converted barn that served as their gathering place. Thirty-seven wolves comprised the Moorland pack, making them one of the smallest autonomous territories in Montana. Everyone sat in a rough circle, the hierarchy clearly visible in posture and positioning.
• Otto took his usual spot near the back, close enough to hear everything but far enough to avoid drawing attention. As the only Omega in a pack that desperately needed fighters, he'd learned early that his contributions were tolerated rather than welcomed.
• "Border situation is escalating," James announced, his Alpha presence commanding immediate attention. "Blackwood scouts have been spotted three times this week. They're testing our response times."