As our convoy rumbled through the forest, anticipation coursed through me like wildfire. The scent of pine needles and damp earth filled the air, a familiar aroma that whispered of home. We were nearing our pack territory, and my heart pounded with a mix of excitement and nerves.
I glanced around at my Gamma team. Each member was poised and alert, their eyes gleaming with determination.
As we approached the edge of the clearing, I caught sight of the familiar shapes of our packmates gathered ahead.
My breath caught in my throat as I realized they were all clapping, their faces lit up with pride and admiration.
The convoy slowed to a halt, and I stepped out, my boots sinking into the soft earth.
"Here comes the heroic Nathalie Bentley for leading the Gamma team for a mission!" The chee
