The meeting was set at neutral ground—a clearing between our territory and the United Packs' expanding borders.Selene led our delegation. She brought Kade, Thomas, Lyra, and me. Darius wanted to come, but his health was declining. He stayed behind with Vera monitoring him."Be careful," he had said that morning. "This feels like Patricia all over again. Someone offering paradise to disguise tyranny.""I will be careful," I promised.We arrived at the clearing first. Moments later, the United Packs' delegation appeared.Five wolves, all wearing identical white robes that covered their faces. Anonymous. Unthreatening. And somehow deeply unsettling."Greetings, Shadowpine Alliance," one of them spoke. The voice was neutral, impossible to identify as male or female. "We are the Speakers for the Enlightened. We come in peace and unity.""Greetings," Selene replied formally. "I am Alpha Female Selene Nightshade. This is my council. You requested this meeting. What do you propose?""We prop
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