(Kael)
I wake before dawn, my mind already focused on what needs to be done. The reports about Silverpeak's aggression have been weighing on me all night. Magnus isn't the type to make idle threats or waste time on posturing. If he's moving warriors to our borders, he's planning something real.
Aria is still sleeping beside me, her face peaceful in the early morning light. I don't want to wake her, but she needs to know what today will bring. The pack needs to see their leaders united and prepared.
I dress quietly and make my way to the training grounds. The sun is just beginning to rise, casting long shadows across the empty field. Soon this space will be filled with warriors pushing themselves harder than they ever have before.
Kim arrives first, as I expected. He's carrying a stack
