Chapter 40

Xander

The meeting room was bathed in soft, dim light, casting elongated shadows across the space. It was a sanctuary of strategy, a haven of plans, and a place of collaboration. The air was thick with anticipation of what lay ahead and concern for the safety of our packs. We were in the heart of our territory, in the pulsing center of what we held dear.

Chassy and I, standing side by side, took our seats at the table—which we usually use at times like this. We were here for ourselves, our packs, and the entire werewolf community. This gathering was a pivotal moment, an opportunity to combine our wisdom, strengths, and determination to fortify the barriers that protected our kind.

On the table, the alphas, the guardians of their respective packs, were accompanied by their betas. Their faces mirrored the gravity of the situation and the threat we faced. This was a communion of leaders, coming together for a shared cause to pool our knowledge and dev