Cassandra and Dominic quietly made their way back to the pack house, both lost in their own thoughts. After leaving the clearing, they had decided it was better to go back to the safety of the pack, where they could process what had just happened.

As they entered the house, they were greeted by the bustling energy of the pack. The sight of so many werewolves going about their business as usual was comforting, and Cassandra found herself relaxing for the first time in hours.

Dominic led her to his room, where they sat on the bed and stared out the window at the moonlit forest. They didn't speak for...