*Saoirse*

The air buzzed with excitement as our small caravan approached the Silver Creek pack's territory. I sat nestled between my parents in our wagon, my heart racing with a mix of anticipation and anxiety.

This year marked my first time attending the Grand Moon Festival hosted by our neighboring pack. At ten years old, I was determined to make my family proud.

As we crossed the territorial boundary, marked by ancient stone pillars adorned with intricate ...