Ruby's voice echoed through the room, her words a desperate plea. The pack members exchanged uneasy glances, torn between loyalty and doubt. Macy stepped forward, her expression grave.

"Ruby, they're worried," Macy interjected, trying to diffuse the tension, as she held on to her sore wound.

"Worried?" Ruby exclaimed, her frustration boiling over. "They're abandoning us when Archer needs them most!"

Jordan stepped in, his voice calm but resolute. "We're not abandoning anyone, Ruby. We're trying to ensure the pack's safety."

Ruby's eyes blazed with indignation. "Safety? You call this safety? Leaving your Alpha wounded and vulnerable?"

"We're just considering all options," Jordan reasoned, attempting to pacify the escalating situation....