Third-Person POV

“What are the casualty numbers?” Ryan demanded, meeting Quinn the moment he returned to Fjord Pack.

Quinn responded with deference, “Black Valley’s losses are much higher than we anticipated. Strangely, Red Moon’s warriors weren’t as weak as we thought—they fought with surprising ferocity.”

Ryan chuckled dismissively, “Yes, very odd… maybe Red Moon’s hatred for Black Valley drove them, or perhaps Black Valley isn’t as formidable as we assumed. The first pack of the werewolf world… what a joke.”

His tone sharpened as he looked Quinn squarely in the eyes. “But today’s losses are just the start. Remember, this war is our chance to weaken Black Valley’s forces as...