POV: Pack Members In the heart of the pack's territory, nestled within dense forest, stood the stockades—a grim reminder of the consequences of betrayal. Carla, once a trusted member of Alpha Tatum's inner circle, now found herself shackled within its confines. The morning sun filtered through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground as pack members gathered solemnly around the stockades. Murmurs of anger and disbelief rippled through the crowd, their faces etched with a mixture of sorrow and fury. Carla stood with her head bowed, her once-proud demeanor shattered. Shame and regret weighed heavily upon her, knowing she had betrayed not only her Alpha but the entire pack. Her eyes flickered with fear as she awaited her punishment—a punishment that would forever mark her as an out