Autumn

　　Her words hit me like a cold wave. The truth of her revelation sank in, chilling me to the core. I had suspected discord among the pack's former leaders, but the notion of outright hostility and betrayal took me by surprise. They've been deceived, abandoned by their allies but no loyalty left, no allegiance. And I can't keep pretending there's any reason left to protect them.

　　At that moment, I realized the depth of the dangers lurking within our ranks. ...