In the morning light, Xavierius, the Alpha of the Moon Runners pack, stood within the hallowed space of the Moon Shrine. He had given the excuse of meditation for his presence, a plausible reason for his visit. However, his true focus wasn't on the tranquility of meditation, but on the powers of the Celestial Root.
His gaze honed in on the base of the ancient tree, his sharp eyes discerning the minute details. He needed to ascertain the success of Nate's mission, the task Xavierius had entrusted to him. There, at the base, he observed the presence of the tiny, inconspicuous worms he had instructed Nate to place. It was a reassuring sight, confirming that Nate had accomplished the covert assignment before he left Howling Peak.
Yet, even with this reassurance, impatience gnawed at Xavieri
