Sebastian POV
The journey to the next pack takes several days, the landscape shifting as we travel through dense forests, rolling hills, and the occasional stretch of desolate land. The pack’s territory comes into view at last—a modest settlement nestled in a valley, its simplicity stark against the backdrop of towering evergreens. The Pack House, though sturdy, bears the marks of wear, its weathered facade reflecting the challenges its inhabitants face.
I step inside, Celine close at my side, and my gaze falls on Alpha Ian, seated at the head of the table. His face is etched with exhaustion, his shoulders slumped under the weight of his responsibilities. Beside him sits his Luna, Diane, her eyes red from crying, her pain palpable.
“Alpha Dale was here, correct?” I ask, my tone firm but
