CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN : TIME SKIP 5 : PLANS UPON PLANS

As the first rays of dawn painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, Lucius and Asher sat in quiet contemplation, their minds heavy with the events of the previous night. The Capital still bore the scars of the explosive onslaught, with buildings damaged and the streets littered with debris. But there was no time for mourning; a gathering storm of darkness loomed, and the fate of their pack hung in the balance.

Lucius turned his gaze toward the horizon, where the silhouette of the castle stood as a stark reminder of the Alpha King's tragic demise. "We can't let Deucalion's reign of terror continue," he whispered, more to himself than to Asher.

"You're right," Asher agreed, his eyes filled with determination. "We must rally our pack, gather our allies, and prepare for the battle ahead. Our only chance at stopping Deucalion is to unite our forces."

Lucius nodded in agreement, the weight of responsibility settling squarely on his shoulders. "We need to find Rey and the mages of light. Th