Dawn broke cold and clear.
The pack gathered in the clearing again. This time no one stood apart. Everyone was together.
Mara stood at the front with the other warriors. Behind her were the elders and the pups. Even the ones who had doubted me yesterday were here.
Darian stood beside me. His arm was bandaged but he did not let it slow him down.
Today we rebuild I said.
My voice carried across the clearing. No one spoke. They listened.
Victor stepped forward with a map drawn in the dirt.
The east fence is broken I said. It must be fixed first.
Two groups will work on it. Mara will lead group one. Victor will lead group two.
Mara nodded. Victor nodded too.
The healers need herbs I said. A scouting party will go to the north ridge. It is safe now.
I looked at the younger wolves
