Chapter 57: Beginning of the Inevitable

Mink’s P.O.V

My heart raced as I prowled through the fresh snow, my senses alert to every rustle and scent in the moonlit landscape. The tension hung thick in the air, a palpable beginning to the impending clash. I glanced at Ruksaar, Kashmira, and Abhay, their eyes gleaming with a mixture of determination and fear, mirroring her own emotions.

The distant howl of Alpha Arsalan echoed through the trees, sending a shiver down my spine. It was time.

With a silent signal, we surged forward, a blur of fur and fangs, our packmates at our heels. As we neared the clearing, I caught sight of the imposing figures of Alpha Arsalan and Alpha Daksh, flanked by their formidable pack.

“It's time. Do everything you can to defend this pack and yourselves, may the Moon Goddess be with us.” I said.