#Chapter 52 – This Means War

Olivia's POV The sound of howls shattered the calm of the Pack House, followed by the sharp, piercing call of the perimeter alarm. My heart dropped as I rushed to the window, hearing chaos at the forest’s edge. “Luna!” A warrior burst through the door, his face pale with urgency. “We’re under attack. Northern border.” The words hit like a punch. The Pack House was already alive with activity. Warriors scrambled to grab weapons while others armed themselves with vials of wolfsbane. I locked eyes with Mia, who was organizing the healers. “Stay inside and be ready,” I ordered, my voice steady despite the storm brewing inside me. Mia hesitated but nodded, and I turned to follow the warrior into the forest. The growls and snarls grew louder as we neared the perimeter, where Thorne Ridge warriors were clashing with Rogues. Blood and fur blurred together, and the air was thick with the metallic tang of violence. I grabbed Kerrick by the arm. “How many?” “At least two d