We spend the next two hours laying it out. Ironwood. They're the immediate threat, the ones actively trying to tear the kingdom apart. We need to either bring them back into the fold or crush them completely. Shore up our alliances. Shadowpeak is wavering, but there are other packs we can still secure. We need to rebuild trust, show strength without cruelty. Monitor Crimson Moon's investigation. Erica's Sight will be crucial here—she can track magical activity near the Black Realm, give us a warning if they get too close. Prepare for extraction. When the time comes to bring Alaric home, we need a plan in place. A way to enter the Black Realm safely and get him out before Crimson Moon figures out where he is. And underlying all of it: investigate Seraphine. Understand her

