Aria's POV
The attack on the councilor's pack had sent shockwaves through every territory. Fear had spread through wolfkind faster than any rumor.
Councilors and packs that had once dismissed the vampire attack on my border as untrue were suddenly reinforcing their borders. Patrols doubled. Councilors demanded protection.
Alphas who had spent years arguing over territory were now asking the same question.
Who would be next?
I stood at the Werewolf Council and looked at the gathered Alphas and councilors. Their uneasiness was almost tangible. I could smell it in the room.
Their scents were laced with fear, suspicion, anger, and beneath it all, uncertainty.
I rested both hands against the table. "The vampires have now attacked us twice."
The chamber fell silent.
"We need a coordinat
