Chapter 22: The Alpha’s Council
Lily Carter POV
"Get down!" I screamed as a silver arrow whistled past my ear.
I threw myself behind the thick wood table in the Alpha’s meeting room, my heart hammering against my ribs. Around me, the pack council members dove for cover as more arrows crashed through the windows.
"Shadow Wolves!" someone shouted. "They found us!"
This was going to be my first real council meeting. I’d been so scared about speaking up, about proving I belonged here. Now I was just trying not to die.
Alpha Marcus crouched beside me, his face grim. "How many?"
I peeked over the table’s edge, counting the dark shapes moving outside. My Triple Moon mark burned hot against my wrist, warning me of danger.
"At least eight," I whispered. "Maybe more hiding in the trees."
Beta Morrison - Luna’s father - glared at me from across the room. "This is her fault," he growled. "Ever since that omega joined our council, we’ve had nothing but trouble."
"Enough!" Alpha Marcus snapped. "Save your blame for later."
Another arrow smashed through the window above us, raining glass everywhere. I flinched as tiny pieces cut my face. This was all wrong. The emergency from this morning at the borders was meant to be handled. Aiden, Brock, and Caleb were out there dealing with the rogue wolf danger.