WAVERING TIES

Reese's POV

It's been three days since my escape from the landside, arriving at the rogue pack's camp in the midst of chaos. The battle between the alphas and Winston's rogue pack was in full swing. Immediately, I knew this was the moment I'd been waiting for, the distraction was perfect for me to finally take care of Kayson.

I pulled out my silver dagger, its blade glinting in the moonlight. I had masked my scent with the wolf's bane and bergamot, knowing that it would allow me to move undetected. I crept through the shadows, my eyes fixed on Kayson.

He was fighting off several of Winston's men, his movements swift and deadly. I knew that I had to act fast, before he noticed me. I raised the dagger, ready to strike.

But just as I was about to attack, the Elders arrived. Their presence was like a cold wind, and the fighting immediately ceased. “Oh shit” I cursed under my breath, my chance at revenge foiled once again.

I quickly retreated, hiding in the shadows as the Elders interven