Chapter 87

HAILEE.

As I opened the letter from the person in charge, my eyes scanned the words that urged my immediate return to the pack. The urgency in the message sent a shiver down my spine, and I knew that I had to face the problems that awaited me.

The following morning, under the cloak of dawn's embrace, I embarked on my journey back to the pack. Determination coursed through my veins, mingling with a hint of apprehension. I retraced the familiar route, my senses attuned to every sound and movement in the surrounding wilderness.

As I neared the pack's territory, a sense of unease settled within me. The usually vibrant atmosphere seemed subdued, and an ominous stillness hung in the air. Dread gnawed at my heart, and I quickened my pace, eager to uncover the truth behind the cryptic message.

Upon reaching the pack's grounds, a scene of chaos unfolded before my eyes. The once bustling hub of life was now reduced to disarray. Torn earth, shattered trees, and the lingering scent of battle perm