The news spread like wildfire through the territory: Lucian had found his wolf. There was a spring in everyone’s step, and Moonridge was thrown into a celebratory mood. There was no formal party yet, but the joy was palpable throughout the pack.
Kael woke up to the joyous mood. He had heard the news the moment Selene returned with Lucian. The future Alpha had shifted. He had spent the previous day reviewing reports from his intelligence network. It was time to return to Blackbrier but he had one more duty before he took his leave.
By noon the grand hall of Moonridge was alive with a warmth it hadn’t seen since Alpha Rowan’s passing. Roaring hearth fires chased away the perpetual chill of the stone walls, and the scent of roasted meats, cedarwood, and rich ale filled the air. Laughter bo
