Chapter 10: Trouble lingers

Serena and Nathan stood on the edge of the pack's territory, surveying the land ahead. They had just returned from a scouting mission and had troubling news to report to the pack.

"There's a new human settlement on the other side of the river," Nathan said, his voice grim. "It's not far from here, and they're expanding rapidly."

Serena's heart sank. The pack had always tried to keep a low profile, avoiding human settlements and staying hidden in the wilderness. But now it seemed that their peaceful existence was under threat.

"We need to keep an eye on them," Serena said, her voice steady. "We don't know what their intentions are, and we need to be prepared for anything."

As the days went on, the pack watched nervously as the human settlement continued to grow. They saw trucks and machinery moving in and out of the site, and heard the sound of construction echoing through the woods.

One night, as Serena and Nathan were patrolling the border, they heard the sound of gunshots in the dis