73

"Stella, her journey as guardian and bearer of the artifact was essential for the formation of this new era. Your strength and wisdom will be fundamental to the success of this union. Continue to share the light of knowledge and promote harmony among all creatures beyond the border."

Thrilled, I accepted that blessing.

Randall called a meeting with the leaders of the allied packs to discuss the best strategy to face the enemy that stood. Sitting in a circle, we share our worries, our fears and our hopes.

It was during this meeting that we realized that the dark forces were infiltrated in our own ranks. A betrayal was underway, threatening to destroy everything we had built until then. It was a treacherous conspiracy, orchestrated by alphas who still clung to the old regime, resisting the change and balance we sought to achieve.

Determined not to allow discord to prevail, we drew up a plan to expose the conspiracy and bring traitors to justice. Each leader took the responsibility of in