The Moon Runners pack had faithfully guarded the mystical stone known as the Destáe for countless centuries. This precious artifact held immense power, as it is required whenever Nature’s Fury pack perform the ritual called Lunar Bond – this ritual identifies if two werewolves are fated mates, uniting their destinies in an unbreakable bond. As Chandria stepped away from the residence of Nature's Fury pack in haste, she couldn't help but notice the sun sinking low in the sky, casting a warm, golden glow across the land. Unlike the harsh wintry weather she had recently endured, the air in Howling Peak held a gentler touch, carrying whispers of a promising season. She couldn't help but think about what she had temporarily left behind — the possible peaceful life with Max as her companion —

