Chapter 10. External Forces

Lex’s POV

“A witch?” Zack growled beside me, his voice a mix of incredulity and unease, as if the very word unsettled him.

I couldn’t blame him; our last encounter with a witch had ended in chaos. Werewolves generally harbored a strong aversion to witches, and we typically kept our distance.

“Yes, Beta Zack,” the warrior replied, his voice trembling slightly.

“What the hell would a witch want with Prince Lex?” Zack snapped, his tone a blend of disbelief and disgust. “Werewolves don’t associate with such vile creatures.”

“S-she… she wants to speak with him,” the warrior stammered. “She says it’s urgent—she needs to see him immediately.”

Zack’s eyes narrowed, suspicion flickering in his gaze.

“Urgent? Since when do witches deliver messages with good intentions?” He clenched his fists, struggling with a blend of curiosity and caution, fully aware that whatever this witch had to say could change everything for our pack. “I don’t think it’