Lilith's POV

After we rescued my family, we headed back to our pack's territory with a sense of relief and accomplishment. But our journey was far from over.

As we were making our way back, we encountered Dean and his pack. They had been our rivals for as long as I could remember, and I knew that they wouldn't pass up the opportunity to cause trouble.

Dean stepped forward, his expression cold and menacing. "What are you doing here, Lilith?" he growled. "This is our territory."

I stood tall, refusing to show any sign of weakness. "We're just passing through," I said calmly. "We don't want any trouble."

But Dean...