Chapter 18: Rejoin the Field
(Aspen's POV)
The late afternoon sunlight slipped through the dense latticework of the Wintercrest Pack's private garden. Everywhere I looked, I saw life—flowers blooming in vibrant bursts of color, delicate petals swaying gently.
The faint hum of bees floated on the air, but despite the tranquility of the space, it was impossible to feel at ease.
Luna Serena was seated beside me, her wolf hovering protectively near mine.
The closeness of her presence and the warmth of the deepening maternal bond tugged at something I didn’t want to acknowledge. My wolf, Cora, growled softly in my mind, her alpha instincts restless and irritated after hours in submission.
Serena reached out suddenly, plucking a bright yellow flower. She tilted her head, inspecting i
