Zaiden’s POV Departure day was close. Very close. The warriors moved around more actively, preparing supplies, checking routes, arranging patrol replacements before Xavier and I left for the Blue Moon Pack. The entire territory felt busy again. I stood near the training grounds, watching some of the men load weapons and bags into one of the vehicles when Xavier walked up beside me. “We leave tomorrow morning,” he said calmly. I nodded once. “Everything’s ready?” “Almost.” The journey back to the Blue Moon Pack was quieter than expected. Most of the warriors stayed focused on the road while Xavier rode ahead with a few men, checking the routes before the rest of us followed behind. Eryx stayed mostly silent throughout the trip. I didn’t force conversation. I could already tell

