The morning sun filtered through the thick canopy of trees as Karina made her way to the Silver Moon’s quarantine zones. Today was the first official day of handling the packs who had moved into their territory, and Karina could feel the weight of her responsibilities. Alongside Caius, she was tasked with overseeing the well-being of the quarantined wolves and ensuring that the disease did not spread any further. Caius was already waiting for her at the quarantine zone, his expression serious but softening when he saw her approach. “Ready?” he asked, holding out a hand to her. Karina smiled and nodded, slipping her hand into his. “Ready as I’ll ever be.” Together, they walked toward the quarantine area, where several packs were spread out in their designated zones. It had taken days to

