Chapter 81 A Desperate Gamble

Back at the Ashwood pack’s den, I felt the unease settling in the pit of my stomach. The news about Gary’s plan to sabotage us by posing as Ashwood pack members and attacking a hunter site had spread like wildfire through the pack. The implications were terrifying. If the hunters believed we were behind the attack, it would provoke an all-out war that none of us were prepared for. Noah, Margaret, and the other leaders were in a heated discussion about our next move, but I couldn’t focus on their words. My thoughts kept drifting back to the night before, when I had transformed into a full wolf for the first time. It had been a powerful, overwhelming experience, and I was still trying to make sense of it. But now wasn’t the time for personal reflections. The pack was in danger, and we needed to act fast. I moved closer to Noah and Margaret, who were discussing the possibility of reaching out to the Westville pack in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. It was a risky move, especia