NATHANIEL'S POV
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I sat alone in my room, still reeling from the intense conversation I had with Katerina. I couldn't understand why she was suddenly showing empathy for the wolves, our sworn enemies.
As I thought back to our discussion, frustration and confusion gnawed at me. I had always believed in the prophecy that foretold a wolf rising against our pack. It was my duty to protect my people from this impending threat, and I couldn't afford to be lenient or show weakness.
But Katerina's words had shaken me to the core. She had spoken about finding another way, about seeking peace with the wolves instead of resorting to violence. A part of me understood where she was coming from. I knew that not all wolves were evil, just as not all panthers were inno
