Serena’s PoV

Isiah and Alpha Joachim sat across from me with tense expressions written all over their face.

“The rogue pack’s threats of war are not empty,” Alpha Joachim began grimly. “They’ve been moving closer to our borders, and their scouts have been spotted in our hunting grounds.”

I nodded, keeping my composure. “I was briefed about it all. I’ll address the elders of my pack. They will listen to me.”

Isiah leaned back in his chair and fixed his eyes on me. “It’s admirable that you’re throwing yourself back into duty so quickly after everything, Serena. But it’s not your burden alone.”

“This isn’t just a burden,” I said...