I collapsed into her embrace, unable to hold back the torrent of emotions. Grief surged through me like a relentless wave, crashing over every fragile piece of my resolve. Ten years of pain, exhaustion, and heartbreak poured out of me in the form of raw, uncontrollable sobs. When the tears finally stopped, I felt strangely lighter, like a weight had been lifted from my chest. My wolf stirred within me. She had been quiet for so long that I almost forgot the comfort of her presence. We’ll get through this, she whispered softly. We’re stronger than this. The past couldn’t be undone. The scars were there, etched into my soul. But at least, for the first time in years, I had broken free from the gilded cage. Returning to the Eclipse Pack was bittersweet. I organized a simple funeral for my

