The days after their victory were filled with a sense of uneasy calm. Alex knew that rebuilding the pack and their lives would take time, but he couldn't shake the feeling that another storm was brewing. As the new Alpha, he bore the weight of his pack's future on his shoulders, and he was determined not to let them down.
He stood at the edge of the forest, looking out over the busy clearing where pack members worked tirelessly to rebuild their homes. The sight filled him with pride, but also a deep sense of responsibility. The scars of their recent battles were still fresh, and the threat of new adversaries loomed ever closer.
"Alex," Lia's voice broke his reverie. She approached him, her face a mix of concern and determination. "We need to talk about the scouts' reports."
Alex nodded, turning to face her. "What did they find?"
"Signs of movement to the north," Lia said, her eyes narrowing. "Another pack, possibly. They seem to be watching us."
