The great hall buzzed with excitement, pack members whispering among themselves as we awaited the arrival of yet another delegation. It had been like this for weeks now, ever since word of our successful rescue operation had spread beyond our borders.
"Luna Lyra," a young wolf named Elson approached me, his eyes wide with admiration. "Is it true that you single-handedly coordinated the ambush on the rogues?"
I smiled, shaking my head. "It was a team effort, Elson. Every member of our pack played a crucial role."
"But they say you have powers," he pressed. "That you can strengthen pack bonds in ways no one's seen before."
Before I could respond, Beta Kieran's voice rang out. "The delegation from the Silver Creek Pack has arrived."
As the doors swung open, I took my place beside Asher, feeling the familiar warmth of his presence. He gave me a small nod, his eyes conveying a mix of pride and something deeper I couldn't quite name.
