Tension hung thick in the pack's council chambers. Elara paced before the gathered wolves, her expression stern.

"The rogue attacks have been increasing in frequency and brutality," she stated, her tone clipped. "We cannot afford to take this threat lightly any longer."

Seraphina nodded grimly. "Agreed. Their numbers seem to be growing by the day. We're severely outmatched."

A burly hunter named Kalen spoke up, his gruff voice slicing through the heavy silence. "With all due respect, Luna, perhaps it's time we go on the offensive. Cull their forces before they have a chance to strike again."

Murmurs of agreement rippled through the crowd. Elara held up a hand for...