f while seeing the wolves who were writhing in pain in front of him. A few men were seen keeping watch over the wolves. "Welcome master," they said while bowing. Beckoning on one of the guards to

d ostracized but not anymore. We will create a new community, fair and just. We will change our fate and strengthen our cause. No more would we rever the Moon Goddess who made a mockery of our existence. Wolves shall no more be identified with pack marks. We will build a new world and make ourselves the gods. The prophecy of the Black wolf will be averted and we will crush whoever stands in our way and establish ourselves. There shall be no packs, only one wolf to lead and unify!" All the warriors howled together in agreement showing their support for their leader who smiled down on them from his platform. "Silence" All the howling quickly stopped and he continued. " 2 nightfall ago, a wolf broke ranks and escaped to the Crescent pack." This caused the warriors to begin murmuring amongst themselves. "Mark, James, and Oliver step forward" Three men stepped forward with their heads bowed. "The three of you were on watch, weren't you?" "We were Master" they replied unanimously. The man walked down from the podium and looked at each of these wolves. Extending his claws, he ripped out their hearts from their chest and dropped them on the wet floor. Looking back to the assembly of warrior wolves, he smiled and continued. "These three mutts allowed a half-shifted wolf to escape to the crescent pack. The Alpha has been notified of a half-shifted wolf with wolfsbane in his system. This will cause packs to be on high alert after a similar sight was seen when we encountered the Bloodmoon pack. If anyone allows a wolf to escape this camp, be assured that he will meet the same fate as these three. You are all excused" The warriors quickly bowed and returned to their duty posts, each being on high alert for fear of having th