Chapter 220 PIPER Aurora and Dane burst through the door moments later , their faces somber .

The room fell silent as , like moths around a flame , the pack turned to them .

They are coming here , Aurora said , her voice hopeful , even though the tension in her shoulders betrayed her .

The Forgotten are pushing up their plans .

We dont have a lot of time .

Dane stepped forward , his hand resting on the hilt of his blade .

That beacon at the grove was a warning .

Theyre coming for us , and they wont wait .

Murmurs ran through the crowd , a thread of fear weaving through it .

The pack scrambled into action , preparing defenses .

Werewolves reinforced the doors and windows , while others gathered weapons .

I took charge of organizing patrols , trying to keep order as my voice cut above the cacophony of noise .

Stick together , I told them , my voice sharper than I meant .

The fog is messing with our senses .

Whatever happens , dont go anywhere alone .

Chapter 220 It was hard not to be afraid , myself .

The fog seemed to writhe and twist , its whispers threading through the air to tag at memories buried deep .

2/8 By midday , the tension had reached a breaking point .

Callen , still under the Forgottens influence , stood in the middle of the room , his glowing eyes scanning the pack .

This is her fault , he said coldly , pointing at Aurora .

Aurora froze , her gaze locking onto him .

What are you talking about ? You brought this on us , he accused , his voice rising.

Your decisions have doomed us all .

The grove , the curse , its all because of you .

His words hit like a blow , the weight of them stirring unease among the pack .

Whispers rose , werewolf exchanging uncertain glances .

Thats enough , Dane said , stepping between Callen and Aurora .

Youre not helping .

Callen smirked , his glowing eyes narrowing .

The truth hurts , doesnt it , Alpha ? The tension boiled over as pack members began turning on each other , their fears amplified by the Forgottens magic .

Arguments broke out , the air crackling with distrust .

Chapter 220 3/8 1 elbowed my way to the heart of the commotion , my voice raised .

Stop it ! I yelled above the din , and the room fell silent .

This is what they want … us turning on each other instead of them .

Were better than this ! The pack paused .

The anger hadnt dissipated , just simmered .

I turned back to Aurora , frozen , her expression blank.

Aurora , I said , my voice softer now .

We need you .

She blinked then , like surfacing from some misty place inside .

Youre right , she said , her voice growing firmer again .

We cant fall to pieces now .

Night had fallen when the pack gathered for a final meeting .

Flickers from the fire danced in long darkness across the room ; the air was thick with doubt .

Aurora stood at the head of the table , her hands clenching at its edges .

We dont have any option , she said , undeviating in her voice .

I will appeal directly to Idris .

It is our only hope for more time .

Dane shot up , tightening his jaw .

You dont go in alone .

Im going with you .noveldrama

Before she could say anything , Trajan pushed forward .

No , he said , his voice firm .

This is my burden to bear .

Aurora frowns , her eyes seeking his .

Trajan , you dont have to Chapter 220 do this .

4/8 Yes , I do , he says , leaving no room for debate .

The bloodline of Kael is mine .

If anyone has to face him , its me .

The room became silent , as if the weight of his words was settling upon us .

Aurora nods reluctantly , touching his shoulder .

We will face him together .

The moment felt too heavy to interrupt , but Callens body jerks , his glowing eyes brighter than before .

His voice changes to cold and mocking .

You are already too late , Luna , Idris spoke through Callen , The grove will be ours by dawn .

The air seemed to stand still , every wolf frozen in place as the words sunk in .

The room froze .

Aurora stiffened , her hand reaching for her pendant , but the glow had disappeared .

Trajan moves closer to Callen , his steps hesitating , his face pale .

What do you mean ? he demanded .

Callen didnt say a word .

His body sagged again , lose and still .

Is he … ? I started , my voice shaking .

Aurora knelt beside him , her fingers tracing his neck .

Hes Chapter 220 alive , she whispered .

Lirien stepped closer , its dark form fluttering in the firelight .

The prophecy is in full sway .

Prepare thyselves .

Something in those words cut to my heart .

I turned toward the others , their faces pale , their eyes darting apprehensively toward the windows .

Now , the green flashes within the mist seemed closer , illuminating the trees in short , eerie flashes .

5/8 We need a plan , Dane said , breaking the silence .

Standing tall , he was grounding , but not even he could mask the unease in his eyes .

Aurora rose , slow , her gaze holding on Callen .

We dont have the luxury of time .

The Forgotten will arrive by dawn if Idris spoke the truth .

We cant do a full attack , Warrick interjected .

This fog is messing with our senses .

We cant even tell how many there are .

Then we make them come to us , Dane said .

His voice was firm .

We set traps .

We force them into positions where their numbers arent going to matter .

Aurora frowned .

And what if that doesnt work ? What if they overpower us before we even get a chance to fight back ? We dont have a choice , I said , the steadiness of my voice Chapter 220 6/8 surprising even me .

If we wait , theyll have the advantage .

At least this way , we control the battlefield .

The pack erupted into murmurs ; fear and uncertainty rippled through the room .

I caught Auroras eye , a look half determination , half doubt .

Pipers right , she finally said , her voice cutting through the noise .

We have to act now .

If we wait , we lose everything .

Dane nodded , already heading for the table where a crude map.

of the territory lay spread out .

Well set up traps along the main paths leading to the packhouse .

Warrick , you and Piper take the northern route .

Ill handle the eastern side .

And the grove ? Trajan asked , his voice heavy .

Aurora hesitated , her fingers brushing her pendant .

The grove is their end goal .

We have to protect it no matter what .

She looked at Trajan , her eyes softening .

Thats where you and I will go .

The pack divided into teams , the weight of what lay ahead pressed upon my chest .

We moved swiftly , gathering supplies and weapons , our movements quick but not rushed .

The air hummed with tension , each of us too intent to say more than we had to .

The moment I stepped outside with Warrick , the chill of night Chapter 220 7/8 hit me like a brick wall .

The fog was thicker now , tendrils moved ominously around the trunks of trees .

Its not going to feel real , is it ? Warrick muttered..the first time Id ever heard him without his joking tone .

Its real , I said , tightening my grip on the blade a fraction .

And were going to face it .

We moved in silence , setting traps along the northern route .

The mist seemed to watch us , its whispers growing louder the deeper we went into the forest .

I kept my senses high , my ears straining for any sound beyond the unnatural hum of the fog .

When we finished , Warrick and I were hanging back near the edge of the trees , gazes fixed on the glowing green flashes across the way .

Theyre closer than we thought , he said , low .

I nodded .

It wasnt news , and the sensation in my chest grew heavier .

Lets get out of here .

By the time we made our way back to the packhouse , the others .

were already gathered , their faces laut .

Aurora and Trajan were near the door , and neither of them was smiling .

We leave now , Aurora said , the calmness of her voice hiding .

the fear I knew sparkled in her eyes .

Chapter 220 Dane stepped forward , his gaze sweeping over all of us .

Stay sharp .

Stay together .

And remember , theyll try to turn your fears against you .

Dont let them .

8/8 As Aurora and Trajan headed into the grove , I couldnt shake the feeling that we were walking into something far worse than any of us were prepared for .

The fog crowded in closer , its tendrils curving against the windows as if testing the boundaries of our defenses .

The packhouse was colder , darker , and the whispers outside grew louder , more insistent .

The prophecy is unfolding , Lirien had said .

But what did that really mean ? And what would it cost us to stop it ?