Two months had passed since the end of the war, and most had returned to their daily lives. There were changes, of course, but the wolves had moved on everywhere that Ashleigh looked.
Families reunited, building homes. Treaties between the packs were being reviewed and adjusted. All around her, people smiled. They laughed. They lived.
Alice was due in just under two months, and the people of Winter were already discussing a celebration to welcome the children of the Alpha.
Fiona sent her daily reports about Summer. The repairs, the changes. Alpha Sofia and her wolves remained in Summer. The destruction of Burning Ember’s home had been severe. Still, they were expected to be able to return within another month.
Nessa and Clara remained in Broken Crag. It surprised Ashleigh to learn that the mourning period was three full months. During that time, the Crag was almost entirely locked down as the pack allowed themselves to embrace the pain and suffering in their hearts.
