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The urgent howl pierced through the quiet night, jolting me awake. My heart raced as I recognized the signal — another rogue attack on our borders. I leapt from the bed, Xander already on his feet beside me.

“They're getting bolder,” I said, quickly pulling on my clothes. “This is the third attack this week.”

Xander nodded grimly. “We need to end this, and soon.”

We rushed out