Lucy’s POV (Zoe’s Mother)

The firelight flickered softly against the dense forest shadows as I stood before the circle of young pack members gathered in the clearing. The quiet hum of night creatures was punctuated only by the occasional rustle of leaves. I inhaled deeply, my breath steadying as I prepared to speak.

“Kids, I want your full attention,” I said, my voice calm but firm, carrying the weight of my Luna authority. “If anything’s ...