CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY SEVEN - The Enemy's Veil

The revelation of Liam's betrayal marked a turning point in their conflict with Ragnar. As they prepared to address the pack with this new information, both Anna and Erik knew that the real fight was only just beginning. The sun had barely begun to peek over the horizon when the first alarms blared through the Fairchild mansion. Anna jolted awake, her heightened senses immediately on high alert. The acrid scent of smoke filled her nostrils, and she could hear the distant sounds of snarling and fighting. "Erik!" she called out, but he was already up, pulling on clothes and grabbing weapons. "It's Ragnar," Erik growled, his eyes flashing with anger and determination. "He's made his move." They rushed out of their room, meeting other pack members in the hallway. The mansion was a flurry of activity as everyone prepared for battle. Anna's heart raced, but she forced herself to remain calm, drawing on her training and newfound werewolf instincts. Outside, chaos reigned. The rival pack