Karina's first day back to work was oddly normal, despite the weight of everything that had happened. The revelation of her lineage, her magic, and her connection to both wolves and witches had sent ripples through the Silver Moon pack. Yet, as she walked through the familiar woods and crossed paths with fellow pack members, things had mostly fallen back into routine.
There were still some wary glances, whispers that died down as soon as she passed by, but for the most part, the pack had accepted her once again. Or at least they were trying to. She couldn’t shake the unease that lingered in the air, but she told herself it would take time.
As Karina made her rounds, checking in on the quarantine zones and ensuring everything was in order, she spotted Derek approaching from the tree line.
