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At the Evergreen pack, Valerie was very busy. Burke took over half of the warriors, but Valerie still had to supervise to ensure that no one was left behind.

When dealing with a lot of people, she preferred to split them into smaller groups, but three people who could help with the training were already gone.

Getting some of the strongest warriors to support both Burke and herself, she was able to exercise control with the smaller numbers.

She did not know whether it was because of her wolf or her right as Alpha Denzel’s mate, but everyone was particularly careful and obedient to her.

Even more than when Alpha Denzel was around. Things worked out smoothly, and before she knew it, three hours had passed.

"Alpha, I think they are exhausted. They are mindlinking each other, talking about how skillful you are and the new moves you brought to the deck."

Valerie smiled at Burke’s report, though noticing he was slightly absentminded.

She did not question him about it, understanding it might be because of Alice.

Valerie was not disturbed because of her trust in Alpha Denzel’s abilities.

"Tell them to go rest for an hour before resuming their work duties."

"Yes, Alpha," Burke politely responded.

Valerie waited until all the warriors left before leaving for the pack house with Burke.

"I will tell the maids to make your brunch," Burke said, perceiving that his Luna must be famished. But though not a problem, Valerie’s time at the cottage and with Alpha Denzel changed her expectations.

She no longer liked anyone cooking her meals except for Alessia and Alpha Denzel.

"Never mind. I will do it myself after having some rest."

"Okay," Burke replied but was reluctant to go to his room after reaching Valerie’s.

"Is there something bugging you?" Valerie asked curiously as Burke responded directly.

"Alice is my mate. I’m just afraid of what’s going on."

Valerie shook her head but sympathized with him. "I understand because she can’t even recognize you. But don’t you trust your Alpha?"

"I do," hope suddenly returned to Burke’s voice as he went to his room.

Valerie went to have her shower and decided to take a nap.

Waking from the nap, she was about to go to the kitchen to make something when she heard a knock on her door, followed by a familiar voice.

"Alpha, the pack is under attack."

Though she had been addressed as Alpha since Denzel’s absence, this came with great responsibility, and her heart thumped a little at the notion of leading a war in a new pack.

She hastily opened the door at the same time the war sirens were being sounded.

Before anything, she wanted to know her opponents first and asked seriously.

"Who are they?"

Burke was anxious since this was his first time being led by a woman to a war.

Adira’s time was the most peaceful they ever had, having no wars throughout, except a few conflicts.

"The forest rogues," Burke responded.

Those rogues were quite tough, so he slightly doubted Valerie’s ability.

Valerie had led a lot of wars before, but this pack was double the size of the Yellowstone pack.

"Are the warriors ready? Let’s climb up to the top of the pack house where I can see the rogues, then I can tell you what to do and what to tell them.

Beta Burke was amazed by her plan but figured it was because she was not yet privy to mindlink. She had to see everything before giving directions.

As he was about to lead the way, Valerie remembered something, opened the door, and reached for her phone.

"Let me call Denzel to inform him about the condition of the pack."

She dialed the number and quickly spoke as soon as the phone was answered. "Denzel, the pack is under attack."

Alpha Denzel’s gaze darkened, knowing it involved Carmilla but was unable to give the details at the moment.

"I’m on my way," he responded, adding. "I trust you and don’t forget you are the Alpha."

Valerie was grateful for the encouragement, as it warmed her heart greatly.

"See you."

As soon as Valerie ended the call, Alpha Denzel’s expression changed, and he began to act more hastily than before, first saying to Dorothy.

"Burn them."

Even the corpse of the mother and daughter were to be burned with that of the spirit in human form.

No one knew or understood how a spirit could feel so much pain, but it was not the pain of the fire, rather from the loss of Carmilla’s descendants.

With all of them being burned together, none of their spirits would ever return to cause any form of havoc.

The Black Fur pack began to jubilate in honor of Alpha Denzel.

"Thank you very much, Alpha Denzel," Alpha Ludwig said, ashamed. "I will never try to seek after Alice again."

Alpha Denzel glared at him, and he felt uncomfortable as Alpha Denzel asked,

"Is that all?"

Swallowing tightly, he confessed. "When I told her that Alice was in your pack, they sent the forest rogues to attack after I get Alice out, but I was afraid that should I mention it, you would stay behind to protect your pack."

Alpha Denzel was so upset that if not for the members of the Black Fur pack, he would have beaten Ludwig to death.

However, since he was the one who selected him, he could not embarrass him in front of his pack members as everything was being videoed.

"For the sake of your pack members, I’m letting this slide." Then he turned to his team. "Let’s go. Our pack is under attack."

Alice felt guilty and wanted to help in every way possible. She spoke up upon reaching the car, away from the Black Fur pack.

"The pack is under attack. I can help. I can use my powers."

Alpha Denzel shook his head, his gaze serious. "Don’t ever make such suggestions again and never let anyone hear you."

The moment packs knew of that, Alphas would target her, just as they were doing with Valerie. Let’s find a way to make it there on time. My Luna is capable. Gandolf, take one car. Dorothy, take the other and take Alice with you. I will go in wolf form."

They agreed, so Alpha Denzel shifted and went ahead. Arriving at the pack, tears gathered in his eyes.