Chapter 14: A New World

Peace was not an event; it was a practice. In the months that followed the final battle and our bonding, we built it every day. The alliance between Kaden’s pack and the former followers of Marcus, though initially fragile, solidified under his fair and firm leadership as the unified Alpha. The ancient hostilities began to fade, replaced by a cautious, then genuine, cooperation. My role as Luna evolved naturally. I didn't try to be a warrior or a traditional pack mother. I was simply myself....