Third Person

The morning sun cast a gentle glow over the Red Moon Pack territory, but for Ethan, the day held a weight that eclipsed the warmth of the sunlight. The events of the previous day, the solemn procession, and the final farewell to his mother, Sena, lingered in the air like a palpable ache. He awoke to the murmur of the pack outside his window. It was a comforting presence on any other day and would have been a source of solace. Today, however, the familiar sounds felt distant, as if the world had shifted into a subdued, mournful melody.

He sat up in bed, rubbing his eyes as...