m, golden glow over the clearing. The rhythmic thud of fists and feet against padded m

iques she had honed over years of training – swift, powerful blows that left her opponents reeling. Though her expression

d her own, parrying Lucia's attacks with quick reflexes and a mischievous grin. The two she-wolves circled

teased, her blue eyes glinting with amusement

back, her expression a mask of concentration as she

ing her tumbling to the ground. Lucia stood over her, one foot pinnin

help Aria back to her feet. "But you're g

miration. "And I'm proud of you, Lucia. After everything you've b

er her features at the mention of her past. But she quickly s

ia here is going to help me demonstr

with a mix of pride and affection. The teaching demonstration with her sister had gone well, but the

he sisters falling into a familiar, comfortable silence. It was only once they were out of ear

help but wonder if I'm ever truly free of... him." Her eyes darkene

Lucia. Blackwood has no claim on you anymore. The Blood Moon Pack is your home ag

w, I know. It's just... sometimes I can still feel his presence, lurking at the edges o

atter drifted out, a stark contrast to the sombre mood that had

t we? Come on, let's go grab some lunch. I heard the Alpha i

pect of the pack run already working to lift he

of their pack enveloping them. The scent of freshly baked bread and

drawn into the casual conversations around her. She listened intently as her pac

of her skull - the Alpha's mind link. She straigh

d we have a situation at the southern border. Reports of rogue w

us unease vanishing. "Understood, Alpha. I'll g

ts fluid and graceful. "Raine, Kade, Lyra, As

way, her heart pounding with a familiar blend of excitement and apprehension. As they stepped o

n to come. She would not allow any threat to brea

he air. Lucia caught sight of the ongoing skirmish - seven ro

n Pack," she growled through the mind link to her warriors, h

ping down on the rogue's throat. The large male wolf howled in pain, thrashing against her fierce gri

he last of the life drained from his eyes, she released her hold, chest heaving. She surv

scious rogue, her every step radiating a dangerous grace. H

r, and Lucia could