Chapter 196 - An Honorable Death

Although everything was planned quickly and well, Gregor had some doubts in the back of his mind. Could the soulless truly be stopped? Even though he hadn't seen them yet, his great-great-grandmother's descriptions of them suggested that they were something much more scary than a common enemy on the approach. As he gave commands to the guards, sweat trickled down his temple, making sure that every last line of defense was in place. His thoughts raced, wondering what more he could do to strengthen the estate, the guards were alert, and the walls were sturdy. Of all the clans, his men had the best training. However, he knew in his heart that this was insufficient, it couldn't be. Back in her cabin, Alpha Gregor's great-great grandmother was sitting, her lips moving to an ancient chant that had been passed down through the ages. For more years than she cared to remember, she established the Brannon clan as a seer and a guide for her people. But this was her moment. The spirit