(Magnus) I sit at my desk in the darkness before dawn. A single candle flashes beside me, casting shadows on the parchment in front of me. My attacks on Moonridge are working, but not fast enough. Time to push Kael harder. I dip the quill in ink and begin writing. *Kael Stone,* *Your defenses mean nothing. My forces have already killed your warriors and destroyed your supplies. This is only the beginning.* *I am giving you one more chance to avoid further bloodshed. Surrender Moonridge territory to Silverpeak control. Step down as Alpha. Leave peacefully with your mate and any wolves who wish to follow you. Do this and I will let you live.* *Refuse and I will crush Moonridge completely. Every warrior will fall. Every building will burn. Your precious Luna will watch everything she tr

