AFTER THE FORGIVENESS

Colton's heart swelled with gratitude as he returned to his pack after Ava’s heartfelt forgiveness expressed by her return of his power. Even if Ava had feelings for him, he knew that he did not deserve her attention. All his feelings of affection for her were sacrificed for her forgiveness. Now that he and his pack had been totally forgiven, his only feelings towards Ava were those of gratitude, heartfelt gratitude.

He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of his responsibilities as alpha. He would protect his pack from any invasion, including his own erring heart. His pack must come before anything else, even his own joy and happiness.

With renewed determination, Colton set off towards the Bloodmoon pack's territory. His steps were light and his followers had to increase their paces as they followed their alpha, which seemed to have received new vigor from his encounter.

As he approached the border, a strange sensation washed over him. The land itself seemed to stir, responding to