Nate woke up to the scent of healing herbs. His body felt weak, and his head was spinning. As he opened his eyes, he realized he was in the Moon Runner's home, specifically in the room where villagers from Howling Peak were brought to be healed from any wounds or illnesses.
Despite feeling weak, Nate tried to remember what had happened before he ended up there. And suddenly, it all came rushing back. He remembered the punishment he had endured in the Howling Vortex alongside Maximus and Chandria. It made his stomach churn with worry for Chandria. He knew she had suffered too, even in her human form. His concern for her outweighed his worry about himself.
He mustered the strength to get up, but just as he was about to stand on his feet, the door swung open, revealing Alpha Xavierius. Seei
