Chapter 38: Preparing for the Worst

Chapter 38: Preparing for the Worst

After what felt like an eternity, Jarrel spoke again, his voice quieter but no less powerful. “We all want to protect the pack. But we have to be smart about it. This isn’t just about pride—it’s about survival.”

The debate raged on, voices rising and falling like the tide. Arguments were made, counterpoints thrown back. Some argued for the alliance, citing the pack’s weakened state and the northern pack’s overwhelming power. Others, like Hana, pushed for resistance, unwilling to surrender everything they held dear.

As the discussion continued, Jarrel found his gaze drifting to Hana more and more. She was a fierce opponent, her passion undeniable. But there was something else in her words, something that resonated with the part of him that still longed to fight, that refused to give up. Despite their differences, despite the pain of their shared past, he couldn’t help but admire her strength.

Finally, as the hours dragged on and tempers began to fra