Roldan’s POV

The first sensation that greets me as I return to consciousness is pure tranquility. I keep my eyes closed for a moment longer, savoring the symphony of chirping birds outside and the bubbling of the creek beyond our walls. The scents of the forest drift subtly on the breeze, mingling with the warmth of Rae, my wife, resting comfortably in my arms.

Home.

I am home, within the heart of my territory, with my Luna beside me. This moment of ...