Alex’s pov: Considering word had already spread to other packs, I knew I needed to officially tell the pack, and also prepare them for what was no doubt coming. If we managed to get enough trustworthy allies, war might be avoided. If not, it would be soon knocking on our doors. “Trevor,” I called for my third in command via mind-link while looking out the window. “Yes alpha?” He responded at once. “Call for a gathering of everyone,” I commanded without delay. “Tonight at 8 pm.” “When you say everyone…?” He began hesitantly. “I mean literally everyone, from the elderly to the toddlers,” I confirmed. “Save for the patrollers on duty naturally.” “Is something wrong, alpha?” He asked at once, and I could sense his dread through the mind-link. “Not yet, I’d say,” I responded. “But every

