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Amanda

As I walked through my pack in the middle of the night, the silence was eerie. It was a stark contrast to the bustling activity that typically characterized the afternoons in our community. The moonlight cast eerie shadows, and the stillness made every step I took seem louder than it should have been. Sitting down on a huge boulder, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled over me like a heavy blanket.

Then, out of nowhere, a brilliant flash of light pierced the darkness a few meters ahead of me. My heart leaped into my throat, and adrenaline surged through my veins. As the Alpha of the pack, it was my duty to investigate any potential threats to our safety. With cautious steps, I made my way towards the source of the light, my senses on high alert.

As I drew closer, the acrid scent of smoke assaulted my nostrils, and my worst fears were realized. Before me lay the devastating sight of flames licking hungrily at the buildings that housed my pack. Panic gripped m
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