บททั้งหมดของ Heart of the Wolf Queen: บทที่ 171 - บทที่ 180

The packhouse was finally quiet again, but nobody in Shadowfang was relaxed. The attack had been stopped, yet the damage around the western border and the courtyard made it clear how close the rogues had come. Warriors moved through the territory in groups, checking every entrance and following the remaining scents before they disappeared. Damien stood in the courtyard with Garrick and Korven, watching the warriors finish securing the area.“They knew exactly where to go,” Korven said. “The group at the border kept us busy while the others came through the eastern side.”Damien nodded. “They were testing our defenses.”“They almost reached Selene,” Garrick added.Damien's expression hardened. “I know.”Korven looked toward the packhouse. “What do you want done?”“Double the guards around the packhouse. Nobody enters without being cleared first. Increase the patrols

The packhouse remained on lockdown until morning. Nobody was allowed to move in or out without Damien's approval, and warriors stood at every entrance while patrols continued around the territory. The death of the captured rogue had left too many unanswered questions, and Damien refused to take any chances.Selene watched the activity from her window while holding one of the twins. She could see warriors moving through the courtyard and hear their wolves patrolling around the packhouse. The entire territory felt tense.Damien entered the room and closed the door behind him.“You should still be resting,” he said.Selene looked at him. “And you should be sleeping.”“I'll sleep when I know you're safe.”“You've been saying that since the twins were born.”“Because it's still true.”Selene gave him a tired smile before looking down at the baby in her arms. “They alm

 The packhouse remained silent after the attack. Warriors moved through every room, checking the guards and entrances again while others searched the surrounding grounds for any remaining rogues. Damien stood near the broken window, staring at the forest outside. The rogue had managed to enter the packhouse by disguising himself as one of their own warriors, which meant the Witch Queen had found another weakness in their defenses.Garrick walked over to him. “We need to change the guard system.”Damien nodded. “Everyone gets checked. No exceptions.”“Even warriors who have been here for years?”“Especially them.”Garrick understood. “You think they might try it again.”“I know they will.”Korven entered the room a moment later. “We've checked the packhouse. There are no more intruders.”Damien turned. “What about the warriors?

By sunrise, Damien had barely slept.The strange howls from the previous night had stayed in his mind. He had spent most of the night moving between the packhouse and the western courtyard, checking on the guards and listening for any sign of movement beyond the borders.Nothing came.That almost made him more uneasy.When the morning patrol returned, Korven was waiting for them at the eastern gate. Two warriors shifted back into human form, their breathing heavy from running.“What did you find?” Korven asked.The first warrior shook his head. “Nothing.”“Nothing?”“We followed the sound along the northern edge of the territory. There were no tracks.”The second warrior nodded. “We found a few broken branches, but nothing that tells us who was there. The trail disappeared near the rocks.”Korven frowned. “Did you hear the howl again?”

The packhouse remained tense long after the rogue was killed.Warriors moved through every corridor, checking doors, windows, and hidden passages. No one was taking chances anymore. The attack had proven that the enemy did not need to break through the borders to reach Selene. They only needed to find a way inside.Damien stood in the center of the main hall while Korven gave him a report.“We checked everyone who was on duty during the attack,” Korven said. “The rogue took the identity of one of our guards. The real guard was found unconscious near the eastern storage room.”“Is he alive?”“Yes. Elder Myra is treating him.”Damien nodded.“How did the rogue get his uniform?”“We don't know yet.”Damien's jaw tightened.That was the problem.They kept finding pieces of the enemy's plans after the damage had already been done.Garrick stood beside him, studying the warriors around the hall.“This isn't just about strength anymore.”Damien looked at him.“No. It's about information.”Ko