A map of all the major pack territories.
And there were marks on it. Red X's.
Martha's voice trembled. Over seven pack houses. Including this one."
The room went silent.
Cold. Heavy. Even the air seemed to hold its breath.
"Targets," Kael said flatly. "They're planning coordinated attacks."
"That's what I thought." Martha swallowed hard. "But there was something else. The date written on the map—it's the same day as the Council Ring."
Understanding hit me like a punch to the gut.
"They're going to attack during the hearing. When all the Alphas are gathered in one place."
Marcus cursed under his breath. "One strike to take out the leadership of seven packs. That would throw the entire werewolf nation into chaos."
"And in that chaos," Kael said, "the Blood Moon Cult seizes control.
