Chapter 29

 The Gathering Storm

The rogue threat loomed like a storm cloud over the pack. Alpha Eric's mind was a whirlwind of plans and strategies, but the constant tension began to seep into every corner of their lives. The pack was no longer just a home; it was a fortress under siege.

The Search for Clues

Daniel and his team returned from the creek where Aria had found the pendant. Their report confirmed what Eric had suspected: the rogues had been scouting their territory.

"We found footprints leading deeper into the forest," Daniel said, unfurling a map on Eric's desk. "They seem to be avoiding the main paths, sticking to places where our patrols don't often go."

Ella leaned over the map, her brow furrowed. "It's like they know our routines. They're too precise."

Eric exchanged a glance with Daniel. "Which means we still have a leak."

Daniel's jaw tightened. "We need to root them out before the rogues make their next move."