Chapter 80

Ella was totally intrigued by this mysterious territory. They rarely reached out to others, and their borders were constantly on edge due to skirmishes. The Maple Pack had a load of mines. Around those treasure-rich spots, the werewolves had planted stunning maple trees that covered the ground with vivid leaves and blossoms. It was really something to see. Nancy had the car stop by Maple Lake. Ella’s eyes were stuck on the towering trees as she got out, her mouth slightly open. “Nancy, this place is seriously something else.” “I’ve only seen pictures like this on TV,” she added, bending down to pick up a fallen maple leaf. “You guys don’t seem too keen on letting outsiders in.” Nancy rolled her eyes with a shrug. “Well, yeah. We’ve got to protect our stuff.” “You know our gems are super famous,” she went on. “You wouldn't believe how many people are out there drooling over them. Those rogue werewolves won’t stop coming after us.” Ella lifted a hand apologetically. “Sorry, I get it now.