Kane's POV
After Ava left, I tried focusing on the reports scattered beneath my hands.
Then the door of the war room burst open again minutes later. My Beta stood there, sweat dampening his temple. He was breathing heavily and the urgency in his eyes made my stomach tighten.
“Alpha,” he said, voice tight, “the rogues. They’ve hit the eastern border.”
I straightened. “How close?”
“Too close. The outer patrol is gone, they’re pushing straight toward Moonclaw.”
My jaw locked. Rage pulsed hot and steady through me. We had prepared, strengthened our borders, doubled our guards, sent scouts day and night and still, the bastards came.
I slammed my fists down on the table. The map jumped, candles flickering violently. “Sound the alarms, get every warrior armed and ready. Now.”
“Yes, Alpha
