Bound by the Alpha's Temptation

nd carries news from the mountains. As the leaders of the various packs begin to prepare for the impending war, Rage and

their eyes, but he also knew there was fear, especially as they knew Karuk's rogue werewolves were approaching. Despite the

mind-the safety of the herd, their children, and most of all, the future of their world. They cannot reg

g him from continuing his walk. Rage stopped and looke

ed. "But you don't have to take it all in. We'l

y as the alpha. "Lupe, I know we're together, but I can't get rid of the fear that I might not be able to

to be perfect, Rage. Your love, your courage, that's what gives us strength. It

lt. Lupe's every word gave her strength, a kind of peace she couldn't exp

g Lupe's hand. "Because of you. Because I know that no

rs were training. There they found Topaz Keeper, busy arranging plans and giving final orde

heavy and full of concern. "According to them, rogue werewolves are about to a

ng quickly. "How long until they arr

of the Bloodfang Clan and the Nightclaw Clan. If they charge at the same time, it w

overcome by the unprepared. They had to be faster than Karuk expected. "Summon all the

w, Selene Nightclaw, and even Aric Bloodfang quickly made their way to the center of the camp to discuss the next

full of authority. "The rogue werewolves are closing in. Karuk is preparing a larger force, and we

"My spies are stationed in parts of the forest," he said. "They

Karuk won't just rush in without a plan. He has a deeper intention.

tood up and spoke. "If Karuk wants war, we will give him what he wants. The Bl

strength weren't enough to defeat Karuk. They need a stra

ack is on alert. We'll divide the warriors into three groups-one in the north, one in the west, and one here

planning ideas. It won't be easy, but they know it's the

to inform their men of the plans. As they each moved

worry for our children. I can't afford to lose them," said Lupe, l

will not abandon them. I will do everything to make sure they are saf

re strong, and they are in this fight, not just as our children, but as part of th

ugs broke, i

age from the forest-the beginning of the war was here. As they silently surveye

's hand. "But remember, Lupe-no matter what happens, I'm with you.

. "You're with me, Rage. And no matter wh

eir mettle-not only as leaders of their pack, but as partners who face every challenge in the