Chapter 120

Augustus’s POV

”Gather the men now, let us meet in the courtyard.”

“Yes, Alpha.”

I have reached the point where I am wary of everyone around me, and I will have to carefully select the men who will participate in the mission.

The Beta returned soon to tell me the men were waiting for me already.

I took a deep breath. "Beta, we're about to embark on a mission of utmost secrecy. Gather the men and tell them it's a matter of pack security. This mission is crucial, and discretion is paramount. We need men we can trust."

Stephen nodded, a sense of urgency replacing the curiosity in his eyes. "I will…."

“No, you won’t do anything, I will do all the work while you just pick the men and keep an eye on them.”

The moon hung low in the ink-black sky, casting an eerie glow over the dense forest where I stood, my eyes gleaming with a calculating intensity. The scent of pine hung heavy in the air, and a distant howl echoed through t