The night was eerily quiet as Alex paced back and forth in his study, the weight of the day's events pressing heavily on his mind. The council's warning echoed in his thoughts, mingling with the gnawing fear that had settled deep within him. He had faced many challenges as Alpha, but none had felt as personal, as critical as this one.
He paused by the large window, staring out into the darkened forest beyond. The trees swayed gently in the breeze, but there was a stillness in the air, a sense of anticipation that set his nerves on edge. The Shadow was out there, watching, waiting. And with every passing hour, the threat grew closer.
The door creaked open, and Sara stepped into the room, her presence immediately soothing some of the tension in his shoulders. She crossed the floor with quiet grace, her eyes never leaving his. "Alex, you need to rest. You've been up all night."
