As the smoke cleared from the opening salvos, Draco and Lisa found themselves surrounded – not by enemy forces, but by a host of steadfast allies rallying to their defense. From every corner of the city, those loyal to the Alpha couple came answered the call to arms.

At the vanguard stood Peter, Lisa's stalwart assistant-turned-lieutenant, a fierce gleam in his eyes as he clasped forearms with Draco in solemn solidarity.

"We've got your back, Alpha," he stated, his tone brokering no argument. "To the last."

Draco nodded, squeezing Peter's arm in a gesture of respect and gratitude. "Then let's make those bastards regret provoking the fury of our pack."...