Azriel met his Beta’s gaze, his eyes filled with determination. “We need to move quickly and decisively. Layzal, the Vampire Prince, is mobilizing his resources to investigate the military contractors. Markus has ordered a thorough investigation into all known contractors to search for any connection to the Lycans.” As the gravity of their situation began to settle in, James couldn’t help but voice the question that had been on his mind since the conversation started. His tone was respectful but tinged with urgency. “How can we fight this, Azriel? The Lycans are already prepared and trained. They’ve been in hiding, gathering strength, and now they’re out in the open. With all due respect, what chance do we have?” Azriel leaned back in his chair, his gaze contemplative. He didn’t take off

