The council hall had never been this suffocating, never so quiet. No one laughed.No one argued.Even the elders, who normally debated every decision until sunset, sat in silence. The warning letter rested on the long wooden table."Wherever you are... Come to me. My mate."No one dared touch it.In fact, what could anyone have said?Father stood at the head of the table, “As of today,” he began the announcement heavily, “every patrol will be doubled.”Robbie nodded, “We'll strengthen the borders.”“We should evacuate the children,” one elder suggested.“And send the women into hiding,” another added.Father shook his head, the look of defeat on his face hurt me.“If Alpha Zarius truly wants someone...there is nowhere he cannot reach.”The room fell silent again. Everyone knew the outcome already. They couldn’t hide or fight.Someone cursed under their breath. Another elder whispered a prayer to the Moon Goddess.I stared into nothingness.Unable to speak.Unable to think.Unable to
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