The village was very busy, and the pack worked hard to rebuild and strengthen their home.
There were wounds from the recent attack, but it also made the Shadow fang Pack very determined.
The more important thing for Elara and Declan, though, was to find out what Adrian was really planning and stop him before he could finish the Ritual of the Blood Moon.
As they read more old books and documents, the scary parts of the rite became clear.
It was illegal to perform the Ritual of the Blood Moon, but it gave the person who did it great power in exchange for the blood of a real Alpha and the loss of many lives.
Adrian's plans were now horrifyingly obvious.
"We need to stop him, Declan," Elara said, her voice shaking with a mix of fear and determination. "If he completes this ritual, he'll become unstoppable."
Declan agreed, and his eyes were filled with determination. "We will stop him, Elara. No matter what, we have to keep our pack safe.
