The words hung heavily in the air, shrouded in uncertainty. The pack exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of what to do.

Ava's heart sank as she felt the person's words weighing heavily on her. She looked at Kellan, her eyes searching for comfort in the sea of uncertainty.

Alpha Kellan stepped forward, his presence drawing attention, and he spoke with curiosity and concern to the person. "Who dares to challenge the right of our chosen Luna?" he asked, his voice full of authority.

The figure stepped into the light, revealing that she was an elderly woman with wisdom who is respected in the pack. “I speak for the spirits of our...