chapter 80

The crisp autumn wind rustled through the leaves, painting the picturesque town of Maplewood with hues of red and gold. Life flowed peacefully in this quiet corner of the world, hidden away from the chaos of the outside. But beneath its serene surface, a hidden darkness lurked, threatening to disrupt the harmony that had been meticulously woven.

Marcus, the alpha of the young pack that had recently settled in Maplewood, had always been cautious by nature. So, when an invite arrived from the older pack to attend a meeting, doubt and suspicion clouded his mind. He feared it was nothing more than a cleverly disguised set-up. Determined not to face the elders alone, Marcus sought solace in numbers.

Marcus gathered everyone of his pack members. "The other pack in town are seeking my presence and taken the rumours we have been hearing about our pack, I believe their intentions are still not quite clear to me and I don't want to be a victim of surprise." Marcus addressed them, calmly as he s