Damon POV
I stood in the middle of the war room, the low murmur of the pack fading into the background as Caden stepped up beside me, hands shoved deep into his jacket pockets. The flickering torchlight made the shadows dance on the maps pinned to the walls, but all I could see was what was coming.
“You look like you’ve seen a ghost,” Caden said quietly.
I rubbed the back of my neck, voice rough. “Feels worse. Axel’s not just coming — he’s bringing everything he’s got.”
Caden nodded slowly. “And you’re ready for that?”
“As ready as I can be.” I glanced down at the maps, then back at him. “But this isn’t just about defending territory anymore. It’s a full-scale war. And I have to find Kalilah before Axel does.”
Caden’s face darkened. “She’s still out there. Somewhere.”
“She’s out the
