Aria's eyes locked onto Asher's, her mind racing with questions. Who could be behind the rogue attacks? And why were they targeting the pack?
Asher's expression was grim. "We'll need to investigate," he said. "See if we can uncover any clues."
Aria nodded, her determination growing. She was ready to help, to do whatever it took to uncover the truth.
Kaida approached them, her ears perked up. "I think I might have found something," she said, her voice low.
Asher's eyes locked onto hers. "What is it?" he asked.
Kaida hesitated, her eyes darting around the area. "I overheard some of the rogues talking," she said. "They mentioned a name, a person who's been pulling the strings from behind the scenes."
Aria's heart skipped a beat. "Who is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Kaida's expression was grave. "They mentioned a name...Cassius," she said.
Asher's eyes widened in shock. "Cassius?" he repeated. "But he's dead."
Kaida shook her head. "Apparently not," she said. "The rogues seemed to be afraid of him, like he's someone to be reckoned with."
Aria's mind was racing. Cassius? She had never heard of him before. But the name sent a shiver down her spine.
Asher's expression was determined. "We'll investigate further," he said. "See if we can uncover any more information about Cassius and his involvement in the rogue attacks."
Aria nodded, her heart pounding with excitement. She knew that this was just the beginning of their journey, a journey that would take them to the very heart of darkness.
As they walked away from the battlefield, Aria couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She glanced around, but saw nothing out of the ordinary.
But the feeling persisted, growing stronger with every step. Aria knew that they were in grave danger, and that their enemies were closing in.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows. Aria's heart skipped a beat as she saw the man's face, his eyes gleaming with malice.
"You're just in time," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I've been waiting for you, Aria."
Aria's eyes locked onto his, her heart pounding with fear. She knew that she was staring into the face of their enemy, and that their lives would never be the same again.