Chapter 44: The Struggle for Peace

The tension within the Moonshadow Pack was palpable. Every meeting, every conversation between pack members felt weighted, as if everyone was holding their breath, waiting for the next blow to fall. Rayka could feel the unrest spreading like wildfire. Ever since the rogue attack and the betrayal from within, trust had been eroded, and Garen’s growing influence only worsened matters.

Rayka stood before the large, circular window in her private chambers, staring out at the courtyard below. The once vibrant heart of the pack, now seemed cold and distant. Wolves milled about, speaking in hushed tones, their gazes filled with doubt and uncertainty.

Beside her, Sylvester was a constant presence—his support unwavering, even when her own confidence faltered. She felt the weight of her position, not just as Alpha, but as a soon-to-be mother, and the added burden of protecting their unborn child from the chaos brewing within their ranks gnawed at her constantly.

“We need to do something,” she s