The quietest night that Howling Peak had ever experienced had arrived. Both the unnamed pack and the Shadowmoon Rippers had departed. Each alpha had returned to their respective residence, and the usually bustling plaza, training grounds, and mountains were now deserted. A few villagers cautiously lingered around the market, while the majority sought refuge within their homes. Following the battle for the powers of the Celestial Root, rumors concerning the clash between rival packs circulated throughout the village. Some claimed that Howling Peak emerged victorious and protected the village, while others insisted that something valuable had been lost, explaining the somber atmosphere that hung over the place. Nevertheless, no one could provide a confirmed account of the events that had tr

