(Kael)
I'm in my office with Cassian, discussing what happened at Silvermist Pack. We're going over the details of her commitment.
"She agreed to send fifty warriors," Cassian says. "They'll be ready to move in three days."
"Because you're her mate."
"Yes. She was honest about that. She's helping because of the bond between us."
I lean back in my chair. "That makes the alliance unstable. If something happens to you, she might pull those warriors back."
"I know. But we need them. We can't win this war without allies."
Before I can respond, pain shoots through my mind. The distress call comes through the pack link, urgent and filled with terror.
'Alpha! Northern supply route! We're under attack! There are too many!'
"Move!" I shout at Cassian.
We're already running, shifting mid st
