Elsa’s POVThe morning light filtered through the canopy, casting golden rays across the forest floor. The air was still thick with the scent of ash and magic, but for the first time in weeks, I felt the faint stirrings of peace. The ruin was gone, its dark energy dissipated, but the memories of what we’d faced lingered like a shadow over my thoughts.I stood on a ridge overlooking the clearing where the pack had gathered. Wolves moved with purpose, tending to injuries, sharing food, and reinforcing bonds that had been tested in the fires of battle. It was a beautiful sight, yet my heart felt heavy.“Elsa.”I turned at the sound of Damien’s voice. His golden eyes searched mine, concern etched into his features. He had been my constant anchor through this storm, yet I knew he was as weary as I was.“They’re looking to you,” he said softly, nodding toward the clearing. “You’re their Alpha now. They trust you.”I swallowed hard, the weight of his words settling over me like a mantle. “I
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