Voices reached me before my eyes could fully focus. Celebratory voices, filled with triumph and self-congratulation.

"Complete victory. Dean's forces scattered to the wind."

"Barely any casualties on our side. A masterful strategy."

"This will cement Arthur's legacy as one of the greatest Alphas in our pack's history."

I forced myself to sit up, ignoring the wave of dizziness that followed. The room came into focus: Elder Casimir stood near the foot of my bed, his weathered face beaming with ...