POV: Alex
The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the forest. Alex stood on the edge of the clearing, his eyes scanning the darkness. Every rustle of the leaves, every snap of a twig set his nerves on edge. The enemy was close; he could feel it in his bones.
"Alpha," a voice whispered behind him. It was Lia, moving silently through the trees. "We need to talk."
Alex turned to face her, his expression grim. "What is it?"
Lia hesitated for a moment before speaking. "There's something you need to know. It's about the new pack."
"What about them?" Alex asked, his curiosity piqued.
Lia took a deep breath. "They're not just any pack. They're led by someone from your past. Someone who has a personal vendetta against you."
Alex's heart skipped a beat. "Who?"
Lia's eyes were filled with concern. "It's Marcus. He's back."
