POV: Araya
Three days pass after Jasper's banishment. Three days of building her new life as Alpha of the Direwilds territory.
Araya spends her time organizing the scattered rogues and Direwolves into something resembling a pack structure. Not like the rigid hierarchy of the Heartlands, but something more flexible. More family-oriented.
Wolves who want to stay are welcome. Those who prefer solitude are allowed to leave peacefully.
Most choose to stay.
Because word has spread. The wolf-less reject who became Alpha of Alphas. The Luna who banished her own mate and claimed his territory.
Araya's legend grows with each retelling.
But Araya herself feels hollow.
She goes through the motions. Makes decisions. Settles disputes. Cares for Lucian with all the love in her heart.
But at nigh
