the struggles and the successes of a long line of ancestors. The legend of Astrid and L

rseverance, and the unyielding ties of blood and loyalty. And while the future was rife with uncertain

ha female, who perched atop a rocky outcropping, gazing from the summit toward the horizon. Sh

n reports of things happening in the woods," Nova said low, and serious. "My client is wanted in connection with the case being

threat to the stability of the region, that was something she knew. Our foc

ng Orion, the wolf, brought up the front of the pack, his fur standing on end with enthusiasm. Beside Luna

ver her pack with pride and concern. Luna looked down the mountainside

n the shadows, her eyes as fierce as a wolf. The trail would be

gathering place. He was a huge wolf, coal-black and with eyes that glowed like ember

for the pack's defenses, tirelessly leading others while Atlas provided guidance and Astrid, counsel. Orion, mea

rossing the horizon. The forest loomed above them, and they held their

in. She was the top dog, and she was going to do w

the pack on its heels. The struggle for the are

forest as the pack began to tug at Thorne's rogue pack. F

kill her competition. As Nova battled beside her, the 

. Thorne's renegade pack was vast, and they seemed to

y, but they were losing ground. Thorne's pack seemed a superior swarming entity an

Atlas made a surprise flank attack, knocking down a

on. But as the sun began setting, bathing the forest in a golden

nd she had brought her pack to victory." But as she gazed around at the destruction,

d, Luna's thoughts focused on the future. The question was if they could con

happy that she had passed the test. She had guided h