CHAPTER FOURTEEN
I stand among my kin, waiting for Red to speak. His crimson eyes sweep over us, and a hush falls like a blanket of snow.
"Pack," he begins, his voice laced with authority that comes from years of leadership, "the time has come for change."
My heart pounds in my chest. Rumors have been swirling, but now the truth will be unveiled. Ethan stands beside me, his presence a heat I can feel without touching. I steal a glance at him—his blonde hair catching the silver light, blue eyes fixed on Red. He's always been an enigma, unpredictable as the wind.
"Tonight," Red continues, "I'm announcing that I will be traveling to contact other packs in the hopes that we can work together to ensure better winters for all of us. The last few have been hard, and we need alliances to make
