A moment of peace

Tyris

I spent the entire night in agony. The sounds drifting through the walls from my brother's chambers haunted me. Each moan and cry from Denera stabbed me like a knife, a cruel reminder that she was my mate too.

Yet, there she was with Rockan, the brother I revered and feared in equal measure.

The night seemed endless, each passing hour gnawing at my soul with betrayal, anger, and a broken heart. I paced my chambers, unable to find solace in sleep.

Morning brought no relief. The first light of dawn filtered through the heavy drapes, casting long shadows that mirrored the turmoil within me.

I dressed quickly, donning my usual attire with deliberate precision, trying to mask the storm brewing inside. My mind raced as I prepared for the elders’ and leaders’ daily meeting, a gathering I now dreaded.

The pack house was more of a castle, a sprawling fortress with stone walls that had stood for centuries. It was a place of power and tradition, a symbol of our pack's strength and domi