Remi's POV The pack territory had been a whirlwind of activity over the past week, a chaotic mix of rebuilding and recovery. It felt strange to be back. On the surface, it looked like an ordinary town—small streets winding through the trees, sprawling houses that seemed frozen in time. But beneath the quaint facade, there was tension, unease, and lingering questions. I'd been throwing myself into training with the hybrids during the day and catching up on college work in the evenings. Damien had made it clear that staying at the dorms wasn't an option right now. "Too far from the pack," he'd said, his tone leaving no room for debate. "I can't keep an eye on you there." So I stayed with Cora, splitting my time between training and studying. It was exhausting but necessary. Cora's

