Ryan

Before we could dive deeper into our plan, a sharp knock on the door echoed through the room. The door creaked open slowly, and an emissary from The Silver Tail pack stepped inside.

"Alpha Thorton," he started, his tone heavy, "Please forgive the intrusion. I bring news from Alpha Hemptok, Whitney's father."

I turned to face the emissary. My curiosity piqued by his unexpected arrival. "What news do you bring from Alpha Hemptok?" I asked, my voice steady despite the ...