Chapter 36: New Wolf

As the howling died down, Kaida's ears twitched at the sound of a rustling bush nearby. She quickly signaled to her packmates, and they all fell silent, their senses on high alert.

Suddenly, a new wolf emerged from the underbrush, their fur bristling with aggression. Kaida and her pack tensed up, ready to defend themselves if necessary.

The new wolf, a large black male with piercing yellow eyes, snarled at them, his teeth bared. "What are you doing here?" he growled.

Kaida stepped forward, her body language assertive but non-threatening. "We are the pack that patrols this land. Who are you?"

The black wolf's eyes narrowed, his tail lashing. "I am Sol, and I have been roaming these woods for years. I do not recognize your authority."

Kaida felt a surge of anger, but she kept her composure. "We do not seek to dominate or claim this land. We simply wish to protect it and maintain balance."

Sol snorted in derision. "Balance? What do you know of balance? You wolves have forgotten your plac