After our fight with Marcus, Silverwood was at an uncomfortable calm. Our formerly bustling neighborhood was clouded by the gloom even after it had been defeated.
Marcus would come back with even more vigor, and Ava and I understood that our triumph was fleeting. But as our group and I got together to talk on our next course of action, tensions were building and ready to burst.
"We cannot afford to relax, not even for a second," said Ethan. Though Marcus isn't here right now, we should be prepared for his return."
I agree, Ethan, says Ava. We have to bolster our defenses and get ready for everything that comes our way."
But when we described how we would be strengthening Silverwood, dissension started to surface among the herd. While some said we should concentrate on fortifying our o
