The wolf dropped its head in deference. Called Callan is my name. I fled the other bunch in competition. They are coming for you and regrouping.
The disclosure caused waves in the pack. Aria convened a conference back at the camp, her voice echoing with power.
"We knew this wasn't over," she replied, her eyes darting across the assembled wolves. "But we came out stronger and we have faced worse. We will be ready for them.
Kael snarled deep in his throat. "We should hit first if they are arriving. Startles them.
Lucas shook his head. "No." That is what people will anticipate. We have to outthink them, not just combat them.
Ryker grinned, glitter in his eyes. What then is the strategy, brave leaders? "
Aria developed her approach by blending her own intuition with Luca's tactical sense. Designed to guard the pack and provide a strong message to its rivals, the strategy was audacious yet measured.
