**Cassie’s POV**

We arrived at the exact location of the explosion. We watched wounded warriors fighting for their lives. We discovered silver bullet shards, which could explain why there are so many injured packmates here.

"Rescue everyone and secure the perimeter," said Kaiden to the second patrol. This is becoming more difficult than we anticipated.

When I scent the air, I detect blood, metal, and the feeling of a certain rogue pack's bloodlust. I issue a warning to everyone and protect the perimeter. We cannot relax our guard, especially now, when everyone is terrified.

The adversaries are astute, and I have the audacity to claim that someone directs them. Rogue...