Penelope's POV

"Desperate too," Elena adds. "Your leadership is gaining support. The reforms are working. They're running out of time to stop you."

"So they'll escalate," I predict. "Take bigger risks."

"Exactly," Elena confirms. "Which makes them more dangerous."

Timothy pulls out his phone. "I'm calling an emergency pack meeting. Everyone needs to know what's happening."

"Tonight?" Ethan asks.

"Right now," Timothy corrects. "Send out the alert. Mandatory attendance for all ranking ...