The Moondance Pack’s grand hall buzzed with a tense silence, every corner echoing with anticipation. The audience that filled the benches was a mix of curious pack members who came to witness a trial the likes of which hadn’t been seen in generations.
At the far end of the hall, atop a raised platform, sat Markus. Once the Moondance Pack’s unmatched Alpha, Markus had traded strength for wisdom. Training as an elder, his words now held a power rivaling the Moon Goddess. Chairing this trial, Markus felt its weight heavy on his shoulders.
To his right sat a much younger and less familiar face, William, the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack. William, an ally to the pack, stood ready to present the case, scanning the room with sharp eyes—a clear sign of the situation’s seriousness.
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