One week later.
The border was quiet. The blood pack did not return.
The east pack sent a messenger. They wanted an alliance.
We accepted.
The clearing was full. Not just our pack. Wolves from three packs stood together.
Darian and I stood on the stone.
Today we change the law I said.
The crowd was silent.
No more fear I said. No more forced turns. No more secrets.
From now on every wolf chooses their path I said.
Darian took my hand.
We are one pack now he said. Not by blood. By choice.
The crowd cheered. Real and loud.
Victor stepped forward with the old book.
The old law is burned he said and tossed it into the fire.
Flames rose high.
Mara brought the pups forward.
They will grow up free she said.
Good I said.
At night the pack held a feast that lasted until sunrise.
