Chapter 36

DANTE

None of us had truly known what to expect from this battle because there were many unknowns. Preparation could only take us so far. The rest had to be dealt with on the spur of the moment. This was, by far, the most intense battle I had ever taken part in.

Shadow Falls had two tether snaps, but I was unsure who they belonged to just yet. Our pack was a family, so these losses were closer as a result of that as well. I vowed right here and now that their families would be watched after. It was the least we could do to honor their sacrifices.

I already knew that my mate would feel nothing but guilt even if it was misplaced. Fighting and dying for our pack and family was the most honorable way that we could go out.

Honestly, we would have lost countless others had it not been for Ziyah. People had been helping to keep tabs on her for me throughout the battle so that I could be grounded in the knowledge that she was okay while the battle raged on. The last count that had come i