Chapter 80

The grounds were ripe with anticipation. There was so much tension in the air. For the past three weeks, we’d strategized, talked, and fought over the right course of action. A week ago, we found that the vampires and terrors were moving closer to the southern borders. They were heading toward the bear shifter packs, cutting off the second-strongest shifters before coming for the King’s land.

A group of lion shifters who barely made it out with their lives brought the news with them. We rode on today.

I walked toward the camp’s shifters, readying themselves for battle—elves, fae, and seelies preparing their armor. I could see the fear in their eyes. They were all afraid. That I could see quite clearly. The tents were full, large wolves walking about. The others were scattered—some reining in the horses, others having meals, some in a circle just waiting. I spotted Faran at a distance. He wal