The next few days passed in a blur of routine and preparation. The pack was slowly finding its rhythm again, but the air was still thick with tension. It felt like the calm before the storm, a fragile peace that could shatter at any moment. I spent my days training with the warriors, overseeing patrols, and keeping a close eye on the borders. Every shadow felt like a threat, every rustle in the trees made my wolf bristle with unease.
Carter had been my anchor through it all, his steady presence grounding me when the weight of leadership threatened to crush me. But even with him by my side, I could feel the pressure mounting. There were too many unknowns, too many threats lurking in the shadows. And I couldn’t afford to slip.
Today was no different. The sun hung low in the sky as I stood
