Yet, the presence of the rift marred this beauty.
Upon closer inspection, we realized that the rift had expanded downward, no longer a void of darkness but offering a glimpse into the scenery of another world.
Carlosâ face was drained of color.
âThis is worse than we anticipated!â
I furrowed my brow, my expression mirroring his dismay.
However, before I could speak, murmurs of discussion from our surroundings reached our ears.
âHow did the rift expand so rapidly in such a short time?â
âIf the rift continues to widen like this, could it eventually completely split open?â
The elders and guards accompanying us all had solemn expressions, inevitably drawn into anxious conversations.
They had also witnessed the vampiresâ brutality and savagery, leading them to speculate that the other world was teeming with vampires.
They also feared that if the rift kept growing, it would unleash a devastating bloodbath upon our werewolf community, filling everyone with fear.
Carlos inquired with concern, âCaleb, whatâs our next move?â
His eyes stayed glued to the rift, his anxiety evident.
âConsidering the circumstances, the rift seems poised to keep expanding.
If it breaks the ground, the two worlds might actually merge.
â
I pressed my lips together, a flurry of thoughts racing through my mind.
As an Alpha overseeing one of the most formidable packs, my burden of responsibility outweighed othersâ.
With power comes responsibility.
This situation, critical to our survival, demanded a composed response from me.
If I succumbed to panic, it could spell doom for us all.
After taking a deep breath, I made my decision.
âSeal off this area immediately.
No one is allowed near.
â
Without protest, Carlos asked, âWhatâs our next step? Whatâs the plan?â
After a brief moment of contemplation, I replied, âWeâre still in the dark about the other world.
For now, every pack should bolster their defenses, intensify soldier training, and be prepared for battle at a momentâs notice.
â
âPrepare for battle?â an elder gasped in disbelief, his voice tinged with horror.
âYes.
What we know for sure is that the vampires from the other world hold a deep grudge against us.
Thatâs why we must stay vigilant and always be prepared to fight, or else weâll become their prey.
â
My words silenced the elders and guards, who grappled with the harsh reality before them.
The air grew heavy with apprehension.
After a moment, Carlos approached me cautiously.
He said cautiously, âCaleb, I believe youâve been behaving rather oddly lately.
â
Calebâs POV:
My brows furrowed as I inquired, âWhat leads you to say that?â