Chapter 33

Chapter Thirty-three

Declan’s POV

I paced the confines of my office, the weight of responsibility heavy on my shoulders. The news of rogue attacks on innocent children had rattled me to the core, leaving me feeling helpless and frustrated.

With each step I took, my mind raced with questions and doubts, searching for a solution to protect our pack from such senseless violence. Caden suddenly entered the room with a furrowed brow, his expression reflecting worry.

“Declan,” he called out, “We need to devise a plan to fortify our defenses,” he suggested, his voice filled with urgency.

I paused mid-stride, turning to face him with a furrowed brow of my own. “Yes, but how do we ensure the safety of people without risking further escalation?” I countered, the weight of responsibility evident in my tone.

Caden leaned forward, his face tight with concentration, as he outlined his proposed strategy for bolstering our security. “We could increase patrols along the perimeter of our territory,” he