Chapter 56

• "This is a mistake, Ash. We are not prepared."
• "We shall never be prepared, Kai. We are in war. The Shadow Pack attacks, and we attack as well. Your numerals are of no use to the council."
• The council won't like this. Elder Theon will take it as a challenge," Zane said, leaning on the wall with a scornful smile. He watched Rhea standing in the middle of the room. "She is a wild card. The ancient ritual… it is meant to bind, not to challenge.".