KELLY THOMPSON'S POV

As the days turned into weeks, the tension in our pack grew palpable. The knowledge we had gained from the sorceress weighed heavily on my mind, a constant reminder of the darkness that loomed closer. We had prepared, trained, and forged alliances, but with each passing moment, I could feel the storm gathering on the horizon.

The night before the anticipated confrontation, I gathered our warriors around the central fire once more. The flames flickered, casting dancing ...