Chapter 186 The Trap Unfolds

• The council forces weren't attacking. They were positioning. Surrounding us with the methodical patience of wolves who knew they'd already won.
• "They're herding us," Caleb said, watching from the eastern wall. "Pushing the scattered wolves back toward the academy. Trapping everyone in one location."
• "Why?" Darius scanned the formations. His wolf was restless, sensing something wrong. "They have the numbers. Why not just attack?"