~ Chapter Thirty-Two - Part 2 ~

He panted as he ran as fast as he could. But, first, he had to get to his alpha and luna. They had to know Atlas’s army was on the move. The war was coming straight for them.
When he reached their territory, he dodged the traps and ignored the security cameras as he raced to the alpha and luna’s house. When he got there, he shifted to his human form and threw on a pair of shorts before banging on the door.
It took a couple of minutes, but Damien finally answered the door. And he did not look pleased. “What the hell are you doing banging on my door like that? We just got the twins down for their nap,” he growled.
The scout bowed his head in submission. “I’m sorry, alpha, but this couldn’t wait.”
Damien sighed heavily. “What is it, Scott?”
“Atlas’s army is on the way. They’re on the move and prepared to attack,” he explained.
Damien swore as Katalina came down the stairs with a deep frown. “What the hell is going on?” She demanded. “You almost woke up, Seraphina.”
Damien clicked his tongue. “Atlas is on his way with his army,” he said as he ran a hand through his hair.
Katalina froze in her tracks. “How large is his army?” She demanded in a startling, calm voice.
Scott shook his head. “From what I’ve seen, he has an army the same size as ours, but….” he trailed off as he rubbed the back of his neck.
“But what?” Katalina demanded.
Scott sighed heavily. “They have seven giants in their army,” he said after swallowing harshly.
Damien cursed a bit loudly before looking at Katalina. She was standing completely still as if she were frozen in place. He rushed to her and gently placed his hands on her face. “My dove,” he whispered in concern. “Come back to me, my dove,” he whispered.
Katalina stared into his eyes as her eyes got misty with tears. “We don’t have enough power or soldiers to fight off seven giants,” she whispered.
Damien shushed her and pulled her into his arms. “It’s going to be okay. We’ll figure this out,” he softly said as he ran his fingers through her hair. “Just take a few deep breaths for me and calm down.”
Katalina did as he asked and took several deep breaths before resting her forehead against his chest. “Alright,” she took another deep breath as she pulled away from him. She started pacing in front of him before she nodded to herself and stopped in front of him. “I need you to call your mom and have her come to help you with the twins. I’m going to talk with Artemis about this, and I’m not sure how long it will take,” she explained.
Damien nodded and kissed her lips softly. “Go on. I’ll call my mom.”
Katalina kissed his lips before turning to Scott. “I need you to gather a few more scouts and keep an eye on Atlas’s progress. I don’t want us unprepared. We need to be ready when they get here. Don’t get too close, though. Atlas will show no mercy if he catches any of you.”
Scott bowed his head before leaving the house.
Katalina gave Damien a slightly trembling smile. “I need you to go and speak with everyone. Then, have them start the preparations for battle. We don’t know how quickly Atlas and his army will travel.”
Damien smiled slightly. “I do not see why you’re having me call my mom.”
Katalina roughly shoved her hair out of her face. “When I’m done speaking with Artemis will start preparing the safe houses.”
Damien kissed her temple. “We’ll be okay, dove,” he promised.
Katalina sighed as she kissed him. “I hope you’re right,” she whispered as she turned to go upstairs.