The aftermath of the battle left the pack's territory in disarray. They had won the battle but Emily, the matriarch of the pack, was gone. The pack mourned their loss, but they knew that life must go on. After all, there were still dangerous enemies out there, and they needed to prepare for whatever was to come.

In the days following Emily's death, the pack came together to pay their respects, gathering around her funeral pyre as it blazed hot and bright. Lila, Mia, and Jack were inconsolable, still in shock over the loss of their mother.

Selena and Larken were there to offer their condolences, along with the rest...