Chapter 26

Tensions rose between our grove and the vampire coven, making the air feel dangerous. The peaceful grove had turned into a place of conflict. Our home was now a battleground where it was hard to tell who was a friend or foe.

Strange messages started coming to us from unknown messengers. The messages scared us, warning us about an upcoming war. Each note made us feel uneasy - some written in a very dark shade of red blood spelling out, "Prepare for war."

The pack hunters grew restless, sharpening their instincts because of the approaching danger. The borders that used to separate us from the vampire realm now became the front line of an invisible war. Spies tried to infiltrate our territory every night, trying to weaken and instill fear in us.

We gathered together, making plans and getting ready for the inevitable fight. The pack hunters trained harder, improving their skills to face the vampires.

The nights grew scarier, and the forest seemed to warn us of impending doom. Even sound