CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
The crisp mountain air fills my lungs as Sage guides me through the Solar Crest community, each step revealing new sights and hidden corners of this world so different from my own. The towering pines seem to stand guard, their whispers carrying secrets of the pack that resides within their embrace. Alpha Torin walks alongside my father at a respectful distance ahead, their conversation punctuated by the occasional deep chuckle or solemn nod.
"Everyone here has a role, a purpose that contributes to the strength of the pack," Sage explains, her voice tinged with pride. "We're smaller than Lunar Peak, but we thrive on our unity."
I nod, taking in the cluster of rustic cabins nestled against the backdrop of sheer rock faces. They appear both sturdy and harmonious with the
