Councilman Carter arrived at his pack’s estate with a deep scowl etched across his face. The drive from the Council meeting had done nothing to soothe his nerves; if anything, it had only deepened his foul mood. He stormed into his office, slamming the door behind him. The shadows in the room seemed to cling to him, amplifying the dark thoughts swirling in his mind.
Just as he reached his desk, his phone rang, the shrill sound piercing the silence. His heart skipped a beat, recognizing the unlisted number. With a grimace, he answered the call. A cold, authoritative voice cut through the line, offering no greeting, only a single word: “Update.”
Alpha Carter took a long, steadying breath before replying. “The attack was initially planned for tomorrow,” he began, choosing his words carefull
