Chapter 40

A New Dawn

Sheila's POV:

The sun rose over Moon Pinnacle, projecting a warm brilliant light across the front line. The air was loaded up with a combination of fragrances - the waiting hints of fight, yet in addition the new commitment of another day. As I remained on a rough offshoot, reviewing the outcome of our hard-won triumph, I felt a flood of trust and pride.

"Sheila," Kloss' voice called delicately. I went to see him drawing nearer, his fur actually tangled from the fight yet his eyes sparkling with euphoria. "The pack chiefs are gathering. They need to talk about our subsequent stages."

I gestured, taking a full breath to focus myself. The fight was finished, however the genuine work of building our new future was simply starting.

As we advanced toward the old sanctuary at the core of Moon Pinnacle, I couldn't resist the opportunity to wonder about the scenes unfurling around us. Werewolves who had been unpleasant adversaries only days prior were currently working one next to