Chapter 63 Forging New Bonds

• The morning light filtered through the tall pines surrounding the Red Moon Pack’s grounds, casting soft rays over the gathered wolves. My heart swelled as I looked over the assembled leaders of packs who had come, some from miles away, in response to my call. Just a few weeks ago, this would have seemed like a distant dream. But now, here we were—packs uniting, finally starting to see the same vision for our future that had driven me all this time.
• I drew in a steadying breath, feeling the cool air sharpen my senses. The events of recent days—the attempted attack, the assembly, and my own discoveries about my past—had solidified my resolve, but they had also shown me that I could not lead alone. The burden was heavy, and though I was determined, I needed others I could truly trust by my side.
• Today, I was taking that first step toward building something lasting. I was forming a council—a small group who would help me strategize, who would offer wisdom and guidance, who would help me shoulder the responsibilities of leadership. I couldn’t do this alone, and it was time to bring together those who shared this purpose, who shared this fight.