Chapter 69

• As dawn approached, a tense quiet settled over the pack. Lupa stood at the edge of the barrier, her eyes scanning the distant treetops, aware of the looming threat. Her pack moved behind her in hushed preparation, their movements swift but careful.
• Everyone had gathered to form a strategic plan. The were-bears were on standby, waiting near the falls, while the skin walker had already blended into the forest, ready to ambush Christian’s forces. Everyone knew the gravity of the situation, Christian was a relentless enemy, and though his men were few now, their leader’s desperation made him unpredictable.
• As Lupa finished briefing her wolves on the plan, Ulva approached her with a furrowed brow. "You sure about this, Lupa?" Ulva asked, crossing her arms. "It feels like he's going to do something reckless."