Maya paced the small office trying to think. There had to be another way. Some solution that didn't involve violence. Some path that kept everyone safe.

Her phone buzzed. Unknown number. Maya's stomach dropped as she opened the message.

**We know your boyfriend is planning something. Cute. Tell him to bring his whole club. We'll be ready. This is going to be fun.**

They knew. Somehow the Vipers knew the Iron Wolves were coming. Which meant it wasn't a surprise attack anymore. It was walking ...