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Chapter 64: Quiet After the Storm

Auteur: Lucee
last update Date de publication: 2026-03-07 10:00:49

Morning arrived slowly over the pack.

For the first time in many days, the castle grounds were calm.

The celebration from the night before had lasted deep into the night. Warriors had laughed loudly, allies had shared drinks beside the fires, and the victory over Blood Fang had spread through the territory like a cleansing wind.

But inside the Alpha’s chamber, the atmosphere was different.

Quiet.

Seraphina stirred slowly beneath the heavy fur blankets. Her body still felt heavier than usual, as
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