The night had grown quieter after the celebration. The sound of drums and laughter slowly faded as the feast ended, leaving only the glow of the moon and the distant crackle of dying torches. Most of the pack had gone to rest, still filled with joy from the Alpha’s speech. But inside the Alpha’s house, two men sat together, sharing a moment that was long overdue. Kael leaned back on the chair, his eyes watching the flicker of firelight from the hearth. He had eaten, laughed, and drunk with the others, but now his face had grown serious. Damien sat across from him, his cup untouched, his thoughts still half with Elara, who was resting upstairs. For a while, silence stretched between them, a silence of old friends who did not always need words. But then Kael broke it, his voice low and thoughtful. “Your pack is strong, Damien. Tonight proved that. But strength can attract envy. You must be careful.” Damien’s eyes lifted to him, steady and calm. “I know.” Kael leaned forwar
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