Raven led the way, with his nine most trusted warriors following close behind as they crossed the shallow stream and entered deeper into Ivyshade territory under the escort of local guards.
These Blood Moon warriors, fearless, seasoned, and nearly invincible, had braved countless perilous lands. Yet now, as they stepped into the territory of the Ivyshade Pack, their nerves were stretched taut.
The farther they went into the valley, the mist slowly thinned, and the true face of the so-called “witch pack” began to reveal itself to these travelers from afar.
It was nothing like the eerie gloom outside. Deeper within, the sky was clear, and sunlight bathed everything in a warm golden glow. The trees were lush, wildflowers bloomed in every color, and tiny butterflies danced in the air. The g
