POV: Elara The weeks that followed our victory over Silas were filled with the quiet resilience of rebuilding. The compound was alive with the sounds of work, of wolves restoring what had been damaged, strengthening the defenses, and crafting a new way forward for Talon Pack. Though the battle had left scars on both the land and the wolves who lived here, there was a sense of purpose in every movement, a shared understanding that we were creating something stronger, something lasting. Dante and I worked side by side, leading efforts to repair and fortify the borders, to expand the living spaces for our growing family. With the alliance between Talon, Ashfire, and Cedar Hollow now secure, the once-separate packs moved seamlessly among each other, their bonds solidified through shared tria

