The last fires from the broken enemy lines still smoked on the far hills when the Kane family turned their eyes to what came next.
Nora stood on the main porch and called everyone close. "Rebuild starts now. Empire first. Packs next. We heal every break. Blake, Drew, walk with me on the first lists."
Blake stepped up quick. "West allies need roads open by the end of the week. I handle the crews. You set the share of tools. Drew covers south."
Drew nodded fast. "South farms lost top soil. I take the seed wagons. Nora, your word on the order of help. Equal partners from the first step."
Lily held up a fresh map. "I step into public role today. I show the color paths to the young scouts. They learn safe routes for supply runs."
Tim stood beside her with a small horn. "I teach listening t
