Warrior Wolf (Complete)

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As the moon rose higher in the night sky, casting its pale light over the dense forest, the werewolves gathered in a secluded clearing, their eyes glowing with a mix of determination and anticipation. Rose stood at the center of the group, her presence commanding. The air was thick with tension, each wolf knowing the risks involved, but also the potential rewards.

"We strike at dawn," Rose began, her voice low but authoritative, carrying the weight of leadership. "The Wolf King’s fortress is well-defended, but thanks to our insiders, we have identified key weaknesses that we can exploit. Our window of opportunity is narrow, so timing and precision are crucial."

She knelt down and pointed to a rough map of the fortress etched into the dirt with a stick, the lines illuminated by the soft glow of a nearby lantern. "The Wolf King’s personal guards change shifts just before sunrise. During that brief period, the outer defenses are at their weakest. That’s when we make our move."

Rose’s gaze swept over her pack, locking eyes with each of them, ensuring they understood the gravity of their mission. Her gaze lingered on Eton, a former lieutenant in the Wolf King's guard. "Eton, you’ll lead the first team," she continued. "Your job is to neutralize the guards at the main gate. We can’t afford to set off any alarms, so keep it quiet. Use the wolfsbane darts—coated and deadly. We’ll strike before they even know we’re there."

Eton nodded, his expression resolute, accepting the responsibility without hesitation. Rose knew he was one of the most skilled among them, and if anyone could pull off this silent takedown, it was him.

"Once the gate is secured," Rose continued, "Harry, you and I will lead the second team inside. Our target is the inner chamber, where the Wolf King resides. According to our informants, there’s a hidden passage leading directly to his quarters. We’ll use it to bypass the heavily guarded main corridors."

She gestured to a specific spot on the map, indicating the entrance to the passage. "The passage is narrow and concealed, but it should get us close without drawing attention. Our goal is to reach the Wolf King before he can raise an alarm. We take him alive—King Drake wants him delivered for a public execution."

A chill ran down Rose’s spine as she spoke, the magnitude of their mission weighing heavily on her. The idea of kidnapping the Wolf King, her former leader, was unsettling, but she steeled herself, focusing on the necessity of their plan.

"The third team," Rose continued, turning to a grizzled veteran with scars crisscrossing his muzzle, "will create a diversion. We need the rest of the fortress distracted while we carry out the kidnapping. Set fires in the barracks, create chaos in the supply rooms—anything to keep the attention away from the inner chamber."

The veteran nodded grimly, his eyes betraying a lifetime of hard-fought battles. "We’ll make sure they’re too busy to notice what’s happening right under their noses."

Rose looked around at the assembled wolves, her voice filled with conviction. "Remember, we’re not just doing this for ourselves. We’re doing this for the future of our pack, for all the wolves who have been mistreated and overlooked by the Wolf King’s regime. King Drake will lead us to a new era—an era where we are respected and valued."

Her heart pounded in her chest as she absorbed the gravity of their plan. This was no small task—they were about to strike at the very heart of their former leadership. But the thought of King Drake’s vision, a future where she and her fellow wolves would have a place of honor, kept her focused.

Rose finished with a final instruction. "Once we have the Wolf King, we rendezvous at the old ruins north of the fortress. We’ll deliver him to King Drake there. From that moment on, there’s no turning back."

As the meeting broke up, the wolves dispersed to prepare for the mission. Rose found herself standing alone for a moment, the weight of the coming hours pressing down on her. She took a deep breath, reminding herself why she had chosen this path. The Wolf King's soilders had cast her out, humiliated her, but now, she would have her revenge—and secure a future for her pack in the process.

Tomorrow, everything would change. And Rose would be at the center of it all.