Bruce's POV

The emergency pack meeting filled every seat in the conference room. Warriors lined the walls, their faces grim as they waited for my announcement. I stood at the head of the table with Victor beside me and Beverly seated to my right despite her exhaustion.

"War is coming," I said without mincing words. There was no point softening the truth when lives depended on preparation. "Chen has been recruiting smaller packs and promising them our territory and resources if they will help ...