The joint-pack had dealt with many threats before, but they had never faced anything like this. As they gathered in the council chamber, Lucy, Marcus, and Alexander knew that they were dealing with something that could pose a significant danger to their pack.

"What's the news?" Lucy asked, her tone serious.

Alexander relayed the information that he had received, "There have been reports of an ancient artifact that has surfaced in our territory. It is said to possess great power, and several rogue groups are vying for possession of it."

Lucy furrowed her brow, "What kind of power does it possess?"

"They say that it has the power to control...