FAYE Sage and I were still walking, though we had already left the training ground behind us. The sounds of the soldiers training had gradually faded into the distance, replaced by the quieter sounds of the compound around us. I glanced back once. Even from where we were, I could still see a few groups continuing their exercises under the lights. Silver Hollow had certainly changed since I left. "I have to admit, seeing all of that was impressive. It's a good development," I said. "At Blood Crescent, you can practically call every wolf a soldier." Sage looked at me. "Every wolf?" "Almost every one... Yes," I said. "Everyone receives some form of combat training. Even the younger wolves start early. By the time they come of age, they're already familiar with the basics, so it's much e

