Chapter 34

• Bustan's POV
• The room was tense as I stood before the council of elders from the neighboring kingdoms. Their eyes were on me, each of them waiting to see how I would present my case for an alliance. They knew the risks, the shifting balance of power between the packs and kingdoms, and most importantly, the growing threat that Nate and the hunters posed. The future of my kingdom—of our survival—depended on this moment.
• I cleared my throat, gathering my thoughts. “We all know why we’re here,” I began, keeping my voice steady and authoritative. “The war against the hunters isn’t just my battle. It’s a threat to every kingdom, every pack, and every species represented in this room. Nate has joined forces with them, and together they’re becoming an unstoppable force. If we don’t unite, we’re all going to fall.”