Ace’s point of view "The attack came from the Mountain Pack, which is a bit strange considering we're not exactly allies or enemies," I explained with a shrug. In all my time as Alpha, we had never been attacked by another pack. Ava's face creased with worry as she posed her next question, "Have they ever had issues with us in the past?" I appreciated Ava's inquisitive nature, as it was our duty as Luna and Alpha to engage in these discussions. "No, Ava, not that I know of," I reassured her, making sure to address her directly. "We've always had this neutral arrangement with the Mountain Pack. However, their laws are quite messed up. The Mountain Pack treats mates as prizes for the strongest males in their pack. And here's the kicker – we even provide refuge for some of their memb