Chapter Sixty-Three: The Underground

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Maya continued to lead the pack with wisdom and strength, and the bond between her and Alex grew stronger with each passing day. They spent most of their days patrolling the forest, keeping their territory safe from any intruders.

One day, as they were finishing their patrol, the pack stumbled upon a strange scent. It was a smell that Maya had never encountered before. It made her uneasy, and she could see the same unease reflected in the eyes of her pack.

"What is it?" Alex asked, as they gathered around Maya.

"I don't know," Maya replied,...