The air was thick with the scent of smoke and scorched earth as Viktor and Julie surveyed the aftermath of the siege. The fortress, though still standing, bore the marks of the recent battle. Burned timber and debris lay scattered across the grounds, and the once-pristine walls were now marred by the remnants of the siege.
Julie walked alongside Viktor, her face set in a determined expression. "We need to start the rebuilding process," she said, her voice carrying over the hushed murmurs of the pack. "The sooner we begin, the sooner we can return to normalcy."
Viktor nodded, his eyes scanning the damage. "We'll need to prioritize the repairs to the walls and fortifications. And we should set up a plan for addressing the needs of the injured and the displaced."
