Maya POVThe morning sun streamed through the windows as I rushed through the pack house halls with my arms full of healing supplies. My eighteenth birthday had finally arrived, and butterflies danced wildly in my stomach. According to ancient pack law, I could now sense my destined mate. After years of feeling like I didn't belong anywhere in the Silver Moon Pack, maybe today would finally change everything for me."Maya!" Healer Nora called from the medical room, her voice echoing down the corridor. "Did you prepare the willow bark tea like I asked?""Yes, ma'am," I answered breathlessly, hurrying inside with my heavy basket. Nora had been training me as her apprentice since I was twelve years old. She was the only person in our entire pack who treated me with genuine kindness, and I treasured our time together.The medical wing smelled like dried herbs and clean bandages. Shelves lined the walls, filled with glass jars containing everything from fever-reducing powders to wound-heal
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