ADRIAN’S POV

The decision was mine the moment I made it.

War was coming whether I wanted it or not.

The only question left was whether I was going to let it happen with a little touch of diplomacy.

I sent the message at dawn summoning the Moonfang Pack.

You want your daughter. Come hear why she stays.

Neutral ground. Council chamber. One hour before dusk.

Elias Carter didn’t reply.

He didn’t need to, I knew he got the message.

By the time the sun began to lower and the darkness ...