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As the helicopter soared over the landscape, Chris peered out through the glass, watching the vast wilderness of the werewolf territory beneath him. Dense forests stretched out like a sea of green, interspersed with the occasional rocky hills and rivers that cut through the land like silver veins. The air was crisp, even up here, with the scent of pine and damp earth carried by the wind. Unfortunately he couldn't enjoy the scenario before him as danger loomed.

He reached for his phone and dialed Alpha Kai’s number. The line buzzed twice before a deep, gravelly voice answered. "Chris," Alpha Kai said, surprise evident in his tone. "I didn’t expect to hear from you. Everything okay?"

"Not exactly," Chris replied, keeping his voice calm. "I’m on my way to see you. I need to speak to you in person—alone, with your trusted men."

There was a brief pause on the other end. “Alright,” Alpha Kai said slowly. “I’ll make sure we’re ready.”

By the time they reached the north of the werewolf territ