Chapter 42. Found Her

Aries POV

I spent the next day building the plan—detail by detail—preparing to infiltrate the Ghost Pack and finally bring Rex home. Just as I expected, a few of my allies backed out, whispering excuses and caution. But the ones who remained? They were enough. Loyal. Fearless. Ready.

This wasn’t going to be a war. No more blood-soaked fields or open confrontation. I’d already paid that price in warriors. In time. In pain.

This time—we were going in smart.

“Have you sent the meeting letter?” I asked the moment Julian walked in.

“Lilly volunteered to take it personally to Alpha Ronald,” he replied, settling into the chair across from me. “Since it’s a formal alpha-to-alpha request, and she’s your third-in-command, he can’t deny you entrance without insulting your authority.”