_Kieran's POV_
The rogue attacks were increasing. After Katherine’s escape, I had thrown myself into strengthening the pack’s security, refusing to think about her. But the attacks had only worsened. Sightings of rogues near our borders had nearly doubled, and last night, one of our patrols barely made it back alive. Something was happening. The rogues were becoming bolder and more organized.
I wasn’t going to let them take what was mine. That was why I now sat in the war room, gathered with my Beta, Adrian, my Gamma, Liam, and the pack’s Elders. The air was tense as maps and reports were spread out before us, detailing every attack, every weakness in our defenses.
"We can’t keep fighting like this," Adrian said, his voice firm. "We’re losing warriors, and our resources are being stretc
