once a refuge, had become a silent witness to the murmurs of worry that spread like wildfire. As Kaelan stood on the threshold of

member of the pack. He was a brother in arms, a friend. Knowing that he was bedridden, feverish and weak, only intensified the anx

d as she approached him, her features marked with wo

oon as the sun comes up. It is crucial that every member of the pack is a

"You're a good Alpha, but remember that fear can do st

ghtfulness. "I am aware of that. But I have to show

the central clearing of the camp. The members of the pack gathered together, murmuring among themselves, worry written

here today because one of our own is in danger. Alden is sick, and we need to take this seriously.

voice strong but full of emotion. "I have seen too many members of our pack succumb

had recently joined their pack. "What are you going to do, Kaelan? Wai

remained calm, knowing that every word counted. "We will not make rash moves, Draven. I will no

new the tension would only increase, and she prepared to

added, turning to the crowd. "She has healing skill

, listening attentively. Kaelan could see the distrust in some mem

elp," she said in a clear, soothing voice. "I studied ancient remedies and

ect on some members of the pack. But the doubts rema

behind. He was a member of the pack, one of thos

g with a mixture of determination and vulnerability. "I have nothing to gain here e

he moment was crucial. Their faces were etched with fear, but something in the wa

in the clearing. "If you think you can help us, then I w

elan, searching for direction. He could feel the t

o Alden. If I can understand the nature of his illness, I can seek a cur

mediately prepare a place for you with Alden. But I want each of you to know th

ers still hesitant. Kaelan felt a glimmer of hope in the air

Elara, appreciating her with a new eye. "Thank you, Elar

I can. I've never been in a pack, but I know what it means to ha

in uncertainty. As they walked toward the tent where Alden lay, Kaelan

hallow. Elara knelt beside him, her face focused. Kaelan, standing back, observed each

tions," Elara whispered, her voice s

equest, rushed forward. "I know where th

ment wasn't just about physical healing, but about something bigger. It was a time to un

ne who, although still a stranger, had begun to find their way into his heart. He began to hope that