CHAPTER 30

The Challenge

RENZO'S POV

The night air was thick with tension. Every werewolf in the pack stood gathered in the clearing, their faces drawn with unease. The torches flickered, casting restless shadows over the assembled crowd.

Zike stood at the center, shoulders squared, his gaze sweeping over them like he already owned them.

"Our land is threatened," he declared, his voice ringing through the air. "Renzo can no longer protect us!"

A murmur of agreement rippled through the pack. I clenched my jaw.

"And you can?" I stepped forward, my voice steady.

Zike smirked. "At least I won’t let our enemies walk right in. Or have you forgotten?...