Chapter 139

• The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the pack grounds, as the time for the marking ceremony approached. The air was thick with excitement and anticipation. In the heart of the pack house, the sounds of laughter and chatter filled the air as family and friends gathered to celebrate a momentous occasion.
• **Mara's Room**
• In a cozy corner of the pack house, Mara sat cross-legged on her bed, her sparkling blue eyes alight with curiosity. Beside her, Aria sat nervously, twisting her fingers in her lap.