Ariel.
Moments after the ceremony ended, I watched Alpha Magnus standing amidst the pack members, exchanging pleasantries and addressing their concerns.
The festival had been a resounding success, and I couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride. The opening ceremony had gone exactly as I had envisioned.
It was a culmination of weeks of planning, and hearing the positive feedback made every sleepless night worth it. I decided to slip away quietly.
Magnus was still busy, and I felt the need for a moment of solitude to let it all sink in.
As I walked toward the packhouse, the cool night air brushed against my skin, and I took a deep breath.
The moon hung low in the sky, casting a soft glow over the grounds. My heart felt light as I replayed the highlights of the day in my mind.
I had
