The victory against the government facility had given the pack a brief respite, but Maya and Alex knew that they couldn't celebrate for long. The government wouldn't back down, and they would come for them again.

Maya paced back and forth in their temporary safe house, her mind racing. They needed to figure out their next move, but she didn't know where to start.

Alex watched her silently, sensing her turmoil. "We'll find a way," he said, his voice confident.

Maya stopped pacing and turned to face him, her eyes searching his. "How? We're outnumbered, outgunned, and we don't have any allies." Her frustration was evident in her voice.

Alex...