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Chapter 69: The Ambush

Author: Ethan Choi
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The morning air was crisp as the convoy wound its way through the dense forest. Sunlight filtered through the canopy, dappling the path ahead in a play of light and shadow. Despite the serene appearance of the woods, tension hung heavy over Rayka and Sylvester as they led their small party. Every rustling leaf and distant birdcall seemed louder than usual, a harbinger of something amiss.

They were traveling light—just Rayka, Sylvester, and a handful of trusted warriors. The meeting they were heading toward was delicate, requiring discretion over displays of power. Two influential pack leaders, with histories as volatile as the winds of the northern mountains, had agreed to meet them at the neutral grounds of Ashfall Clearing. Securing their alliances could stabilize the fractured relationships among the surrounding packs and reinforce Moonshadow’s precarious position.

Rayka adjusted her grip on the reins of her horse, her sharp eyes scanning the forest. She had been uneasy since they
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