Lucy was fated to save everyone. It was her destiny to bring peace, even at the sacrifice of her own happiness and security.
Peace… she spat. Her mouth had gone as dry as dust. Or dry as ashes... Who’s peace?
Only two days ago, she witnessed the end of an Alpha’s reign over the Northern Forest. Most packs only experienced this once or twice in a generation.
What a comfort that would be. Imogen was mostly silent with the passing hours. Imogen did have compassion for the fallen Alpha human, and, of course, sympathy for Lucy. However, being a wolf, Imogen was more instinctual. Her relief at knowing that she might never have to square off against Dimitri ever again was palpable. Imogen's joy at reconnecting with Daemeon and at having successfully kept his unborn pup safe were also factors
