Chapter 84 The Reckoning

• The Nightshade Pack was on edge. The victory over the Skyclaw pack had been hard-fought and celebrated, but it also left the pack feeling vulnerable and wary of their next steps. Alpha Cade, standing at the head of his war table, stared intently at the detailed map sprawled across its surface. His mind was made up; the time had come to deal a decisive blow to the Shadow Heart pack.
• The room was filled with his top advisors and warriors. Gaia, his sister and trusted confidante; Aria, a fierce and strategic mind; Elara, the pack’s chief strategist; Lukas, a seasoned warrior; and Ragnar, known for his brute strength and loyalty. Tension crackled in the air as they awaited Cade’s decision.
• Cade’s eyes swept across his assembled team, each one of them a vital part of the Nightshade Pack’s strength. “We cannot afford to wait any longer,” he began, his voice resolute. “Marcus and the Shadow Heart pack are a threat that we must address now. If we strike first, we can catch them off guard and send a clear message.”