Chapter 108

A smattering of approval rumbled through the ranks of the hunters. Some of the younger men bared their teeth in aggression, fists clenched as they bobbed their heads in agreement with the alpha’s words.

“The hunters of our pack have ever been fine warriors,” Khelt continued, his tone becoming more subdued. “I count myself proudly among them. But, as alpha, I must not turn a blind eye to the rest of my clan.” He took a deep breath, eyes flicking in Adel’s direction for a moment. The den mother did not interrupt. “I have faith in our victory, but perhaps victory is not enough. What would we leave behind after buying such a triumph at the cost of our own lives? What victory could soothe the grief of a pack bereft of its fathers and sons?”

“I will not lose my life to the Sun People!” the young hunter Rolan called out. “What hope do they have against our warriors?”

“They may at this very moment be saying the same of us.” Khelt silenced him with a hard look. “There is gl