CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN - FORBIDDEN ALLIANCE

The operation was a masterclass in teamwork. Where once there might have been chaos and competition, now there was seamless coordination. Anna watched in awe as werewolves from both packs covered for each other, communicated silently, and moved as a single unit. They successfully retrieved the texts and made it out of the compound without raising the alarm. As they regrouped at the safe house, Anna could see the pride and excitement on every face, regardless of pack affiliation. Isabella approached her, a rare smile on her face. "I have to admit, Anna, I didn't think this alliance would work. But tonight... tonight we proved what we're capable of." Anna felt a surge of hope. If they could overcome generations of animosity to work together like this, perhaps they really did stand a chance against Lysander. As the weeks passed, their intelligence gathering began to paint a clearer picture of Lysander's plans. They learned that he was planning to perform a ritual during the upcoming B