The entire day, Lora felt a heavy pressure on her chest. Azriel reassured her repeatedly that he would support her no matter what decision she made, but despite his comforting words, she couldn’t shake her concern. She decided to call out to Tara, her wolf.
"Tara," Lora began hesitantly, "I need your opinion."
Tara's presence was calming. "I know how much you’ve been tormented, Lora. I’ve witnessed all the wrongs done by the Black Forest Pack, especially those inflicted by your sister, Alena. She chose power and pride over her own flesh and blood, allowing herself to be led by material things and greed."
Lora sighed deeply. "I feel torn. I’m not heartless, but recalling the hate and the cruel treatment I encountered in the Black Forest pack makes my skin crawl. It was like I chose by my
