REJECTED LUNA RETURNS FOR WAR!
"They've watched six packs fall. They know they're next. Fear makes people desperate. Desperate people make mistakes."
The meeting concluded, and my brothers filtered out, already planning and preparing. I remained behind, staring at the maps, feeling nothing but emptiness.
Six packs conquered. Thousands of lives disrupted, displaced, destroyed. All to feed the Ancient Lycan's hunger for power and immortality.
And I was the weapon he wielded to achieve it.
A soft knock interrupted my thoughts.
"Enter."
Isabella stepped inside, carrying fresh wine and glasses. She moved quietly to the side table, setting down the tray with practiced efficiency.