As Liam made his rounds, inspecting the warriors and assessing their readiness for the upcoming battle, James approached him with a serious expression on his face. They moved to a more secluded area, away from prying ears, to have their discussion.

"While you were away, I had an interesting conversation with Nicole. And I made a more interesting discovery. What if the witch attacks we've been facing are being masterminded by someone within our own pack?" James posed the question, his ...