The vampires, equally strong and fond of nocturnal ambushes, caught many werewolves off-guard, leading to an increase in casualties and widespread panic within our community.
To address this crisis effectively, it was imperative to collaborate and devise strategic countermeasures.
The scheduled meeting that afternoon saw a full attendance of Alpha leaders from all packs.
The place buzzed with urgent conversations.
âCaleb!â
Their faces brightened with hope upon seeing me, as if I were their lifeline.
They crowded around, desperate for solutions.
âDo you have any plan to deal with the vampires?â
âYou lead the strongest pack.
If you canât find a solution, our entire werewolf world might fall.
Please, you must find a way to save us, Caleb!â
Overwhelmed by the cacophony, I snapped, âEnough! Will shouting here solve anything? If you canât discuss this calmly, leave!â
The place fell into a reluctant silence, not out of respect but fear.
Previously, when Debra and the witches attempted to seal the rift, several packs had exploited the situation with an ambush.
Their actions not only sabotaged the repair efforts but also endangered Debra.
In retaliation, I crushed those packs, consolidating the Thorn Edge Packâs dominance and inadvertently establishing myself as the preeminent leader in the werewolf world.
The other Alphas, having witnessed my decisive action, had little choice but to fall in line.
Therefore, despite my blunt demeanor, they hesitated to voice any strong objections.
âWhat should we do next? Vampires are targeting werewolves.
How can we protect our people?â
I pondered briefly before responding, âFor now, the best strategy for all packs is to unite and bolster our defenses.
I propose that each pack deploy an army to guard the border where our two worlds converge.
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A leader raised a concern.
âWhat if these soldiers also fall victim?â
I reassured them calmly, âEquip your soldiers with heavy weapons.
At the first sign of trouble, they should strike without hesitation.
Show no mercy.
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The Alphas exchanged uneasy glances, but none spoke out.
I continued, âBesides deploying armies, each pack must also enhance their local defenses and patrols to catch any vampires that might slip through.
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At that point, a young Alpha stood and said, âWhile your plan is sound, it will place a heavy financial burden on smaller packs Like ours, which we canât sustain over a long period.
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I scanned the place, noting the nodding heads in agreement with the young Alphaâs statement.
After a momentâs thought, I addressed their concerns.
âDonât worry.
This situation is temporary.
Iâll assess the conditions in the other world myself and soon implement measures to alleviate the burden on our world.
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However, skepticism lingered among the Alphas even after my reassurance.
Seeing their continued apprehension, I stated firmly, âIf you have any concerns, voice them now.
This world is ours to protect.
If weâre acting for our collective good, there should be no hesitations.
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Upon hearing my statement, one Alpha spoke up.
âThe forces of the Thorn Edge Pack are stronger than those of other packs.
Shouldnât you contribute more soldiers to guard the border? That would surely enhance our security.
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Harlan, who was also present at the meeting, stood up sharply in response.
âWhy should we bear more burden? This is a collective world where each pack has its own responsibilities.
Thereâs no reason for the Thorn Edge Pack to shoulder more.
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The Alpha persisted, âBut given the current crisis, shouldnât a powerful pack contribute more and support the smaller ones? Oh, and I nearly forgot that the Xeric Pack is now under the Thorn Edge Pack.
You wouldnât need to send extra troops there.
Obviously, youâre less concerned about the broader implications.
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