The sun was already beginning to dip behind the mountains, casting long shadows across the grounds of Black Howler Pack. The early evening air carried a calm that felt… undeserved.
Too quiet.
Too still.
As if the world itself was holding its breath.
It had been a week.
A full week since Damon and Willow received a call from Damon and Willow and was informed about Kira and her family.
A week of waiting.
Watching.
Searching for answers that refused to reveal themselves.
Inside the Alpha office, Talon stood near the large window, his arms crossed over his chest as he looked out over his territory.
Warriors were training in the distance.
Pups were being called back by their parents.
Life continued.
But beneath it—
Something was wrong.
Behind him, Diana sat at the long table, a s
