Chapter 51: Peace and New Beginnings
Three months had passed since the final battle that ended the war with Ironfang.
Silverpine had changed.
The borders were quiet. The constant fear that had hung over the pack like a dark cloud had finally lifted.
Homes were being repaired, gardens replanted, and the training fields echoed with the sounds of wolves practicing — not for survival, but for strength and unity.
Elena stood on the wide wooden porch of the Alpha’s cabin, a soft breeze playing with her wild curls.
The claiming mark on her neck had settled into a beautiful, permanent silver scar that caught the sunlight whenever she moved. She placed a hand over it instinctively, feeling the steady, warm pulse of the mate bond.
Behind her, the door creaked open.
Luke stepped out, shirtl
