(Tyra's POV)
Alpha Kanyon stepped onto the wooden platform overlooking the clearing.
The conversations gradually faded until only the crackling bonfires remained.
Hundreds of eyes turned toward him.
He swept his gaze across the crowd before speaking.
"Good evening."
His voice carried easily across the clearing.
"Thank you all for being here."
A few smiles spread through the crowd.
"The Hunter's Moon has always been a reminder of who we are. We hunt together. We celebrate together. And when winter comes, we endure it together."
He paused briefly.
"This year has tested many of us."
His gaze swept over the warriors.
"But you're still standing."
A murmur of agreement rippled through the crowd.
"I'm proud of every one of you."
He glanced toward Athena.
"The hunting parties have
