POV: Elara
The aftermath of the battle settled heavily over the compound, the ground marked by the clash that had just taken place, the scent of blood still fresh in the air. Wolves from Talon, Ashfire, and Cedar Hollow moved through the clearing, tending to the wounded, checking on each other, the weight of survival mixing with the harsh reality of loss. We had fought fiercely, defended our home with everything we had, but the battle was far from over.
In the midst of the exhaustion, a new wave of tension spread across the compound as word came that Silas had not retreated far. He was regrouping just beyond our border, his forces scattered but still strong. The news settled like a shadow over us all, the realization that Silas would come back, angrier and more ruthless than before.
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