Nathan
"Border disputes have calmed considerably thanks to your firm but compassionate leadership, Alpha," Derek commented as we walked together down the bustling city street. "Your tireless efforts ushering in reconciliation have restored much stability."
I smiled slightly, encouraged by his assessment. "The credit belongs to all who choose forgiveness over vengeance. Much healing is still needed. But it heartens me to see us taking halting steps."
Derek nodded sagely. "Changing deeply ingrained mindsets requires patience and persistence. But you've set them on a brighter path by example."
I clapped his shoulder, touched by such faith when my own often faltered. With Derek's steady guidance, perhaps we truly could build a pack united not by fear or force, but earned trust. It would be
