The morning after the battle felt strange. The Silver Moon Pack had survived, but the cost was heavy. Damaged homes lined the village streets. Injured warriors filled the healing center. Families mourned loved ones who would never return. Grace stood alone on a hill overlooking the pack grounds. The rising sun painted the sky gold, but she couldn't appreciate its beauty. Her thoughts remained trapped in the events of the previous night. The Shadow King's words haunted her. "I killed your mother." Every time she remembered them, anger burned inside her. A part of her wanted revenge. Another part wanted answers. Footsteps approached from behind. Grace didn't need to turn around. She already knew who it was. Kael. The Alpha stopped beside her. For several moments, neither sp

