Chapter 187

KAELOS Three days after the incident with Viktor, I called an emergency meeting with all the senior officials of the Nightveil Pack. The conference room was packed—Beta Archer, Gamma Marcus, security chief Ryan, training commander Sarah, and of course Seraphina as Luna, as well as Callista and Alex representing the Greenfield Pack as our closest allies. On the wall behind me, a large screen displayed a map of the Nightveil Pack territory with red dots marking the security weaknesses exposed during Viktor's attack. “Too many,” I said, pointing at the screen. “Too many gaps. Too many blind spots. Viktor almost succeeded in kidnapping our Luna because we were too confident in our outdated security system.” An uncomfortable silence filled the room. No one wanted to admit it, but the truth was clear. “This isn't about blaming anyone,” Seraphina added softly but firmly. “It's about making sure this never happens again. Not just for us, but for every member of the Pack—especially the most vul