Chapter 18:
The Moonwood Manor spent the next two weeks recovering, healing, and rebuilding. The scent of fear was replaced by the invigorating smell of fresh timber and thawing earth. With the Riverbend Pack defeated and the Cold Stream flowing, the pack finally breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Alpha Elias Knight moved slowly, his usual whirlwind of action tempered by the need to stay close to Lyra. Her recovery was paramount. The bone in her shoulder was set, but the pain was persistent. He spent his days managing the political transition, but his nights were devoted entirely to her, carefully feeding her, holding her, and allowing the Mate bond to soothe her pain.
Final Justice
The first order of business was resolving the internal threats. Lydia, the cook, was brought before t
