Chapter 48: Looming Shadows
The days passed in a blur of preparation, alliances, and uneasy nights. As Alexander and I stood on the brink of a war that would not only decide the fate of our pack but the future of the entire supernatural world, I found myself falling deeper into a web of uncertainty. We had gathered the neighboring packs, forged alliances where possible, but still—there were cracks in our foundation, and I could feel them growing wider by the day.
The mansion, once a sanctuary, now felt like a gilded cage. Its stone walls echoed with secrets, and every shadow seemed alive with the promise of betrayal. I could no longer walk the halls without feeling the weight of my responsibility pressing down on me.
