I took a deep breath, feeling the cool breeze of the garden caress my skin. It was time to lay out my reasoning, to make them understand why this alliance could be our salvation.

"Listen," I began, my voice calm but firm. "These visitors knew things about our pack, about the scepter's power, that no outsider should. They spoke of ancient prophecies that align with our own legends. But more than that, I felt... a connection. A resonance with the moon goddess herself when they were near."

I ...