Chapter 46. Preparing for Battle

Nate

The pack is in turmoil. Although the streets appear deserted, it's evident that people are still awake from the glowing lights emanating from their homes. The Alpha’s feelings always affect his packmembers.

Maybe I’m cowering, but I didn’t call Sarah after landing. I couldn’t. I wouldn’t be able to lie to her without my voice betraying me, which would make her suspicious. I sent her more texts and hoped she was already asleep. Marco takes me to the packhouse, and I walk straight into the middle of a meeting. Gabriel decided to fill in more people after Lissa’s call. Every ranked member is here; our four gammas, the head of defense, the head of the warriors, the head of the patrols, with the former Alpha, my father.

We have practiced for attacks like these. Our warriors know their stations depending on where the attack is coming from. All packmembers know how to get to safety. They don’t need another drill to remember the protocols.

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