CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SIX – ANOTHER BATTLE

But as they plunged into battle once again, Laura couldn't shake the feeling that time was running out. The cycle of violence seemed endless, and she feared that by the time Logan realized his mistakes, it might be too late for all of them. The battle raged through the night, more brutal than any they had faced before. Laura fought with everything she had, her skills improving but still outmatched by many of her opponents. As dawn broke, the rival pack finally retreated, leaving behind a scene of carnage. The compound was in ruins, and many of their pack lay injured or worse. Laura found Logan amidst the aftermath, his face etched with exhaustion and grief. As their eyes met, something seemed to shift in his expression. "Laura," he said softly, his voice heavy with regret. "I should have listened to you. We can't go on like this. There has to be another way." In that moment, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the smoky air, Laura realized that this was just the beginnin