Riley cleared his throat, commanding the attention of the pack. "We have a mission," he said, his voice ringing through the clearing.
"A rival pack has been spotted near our territory. We need to patrol the borders and make sure they don't encroach on our land."
The pack murmured in agreement, and Luna watched as the Blood Moon pack prepared to move out that morning. But as they started to leave, she stepped forward.
"Can I help?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Riley turned to her, surprise etched on his face. "Luna, you're helping. By staying behind."
"No, Riley. This is not me helping," Luna replied, her eyes shining with determination. "I might not be a part of you guys but you guys took me in. And I want to help, not become a liability."
The pack exchanged wary glances, but Riley nodded, seemingly deep in thought. "Alright," he said finally. "But you need to stay close to us, and you need to follow our lead."
