Few Weeks Later

AT NIGHTSHADE PACK

The dawn broke over the Nightshade pack's territory, casting a soft, golden light over the sprawling landscape. The aftermath of the battle with the Skyclaw pack still lingered in the air, a mixture of triumph and tension palpable among the pack members. Alpha Cade stood on the balcony of his quarters, surveying the land with a satisfied yet cautious gaze. The previous night’s victory had been hard-fought, but it had finally severed the lingering threat ...