By the banks of the Nether River, black fog lingered all year round.I stood quietly by the river. The water was as calm as a mirror. As the silver lantern drew near, pale ripples spread across the surface, reflecting images of the mortal realm.The raid was over. The main Rogue force was annihilated, and the crisis at the main house was resolved. But the pack had suffered severe damage.The transition of power was swift and ruthless.The doors to the council hall were shoved open.Declan staggered inside. The backlash from forcibly activating the blood pact sacrifice had utterly drained his vitality.Several elders stood in shock. A young warrior stepped forward, blocking Declan from the Alpha's seat."Declan, with your current physical condition, you are no longer fit to sit in that seat," the Grand Elder said coldly.Declan didn't argue. With a trembling hand, he unpinned the wolf head badge on his chest, the symbol of absolute power, and placed it on the marble table.The hall was
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