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Chapter 76

Author: Shan R.K
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-31 21:19:57

Haden

The Valley opened beneath us like a scar we kept digging. The Den was the same as when we’d left, rails rusting above it, smoke curling from chimneys, wolves on the ridge to greet their Alpha back.

We hadn’t even stopped before the pups came running. Bare feet slapping against stone, squeals loud enough to echo. Little hands grabbed at my pants, tugging, climbing, their voices spilling over each other.

“Alpha’s back!”

“Did you fight lions?”

“Did you kill any?"

“Did you bring us something?”

I dropped to a knee, let them crowd me, their tiny bodies warm, their eyes bright. My wolf rumbled soft under my skin, steadying, protective. Whatever else I’d failed, the pups still looked at me like I was unbreakable.

Behind me, Curt was already swarmed, lifting one over his shoulder until the kid shrieked with laughter. Keiral muttered at two who clung to her leg, “I’m not a climbing frame,” even as she carried them both. Adrian stood tall, letting one balance on his arm like he w
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