POV: Elara
The compound was alive with a new energy when we returned from the Hollow, our alliance with Ashfire Pack officially in place. Word had spread quickly, and I could feel the shift in the air—the wolves of Talon Pack now walked with a sense of purpose, a renewed confidence. We were no longer fighting alone. The alliance with Ashfire was a lifeline, a surge of strength that bolstered not only our numbers but our morale.
But I knew this alliance wasn’t without its risks. Torrin and his wolves were formidable, and while they brought valuable skills and experience, they were also fiercely independent. I couldn’t afford to let any divisions linger or rivalries simmer. The success of our defense would depend on our ability to function as a single, united force. And that meant building
