Training was supposed to stabilize things.That was the intention, at least.We chose carefully — not the strongest, not the loudest, not the most loyal. We chose those who listened. People who noticed shifts before they became problems. People who didn’t rush to dominate silence.Five of them.Not a council. Not replacements.Anchors-in-training.The Alpha insisted on being present, though he stayed back, arms crossed, observing rather than directing. Eldric stood further away, pretending not to care while missing nothing.The land was… curious.That was the first sign this wouldn’t be simple.As the group gathered within the inner circle, the ground beneath us glowed faintly — not bright, not dramatic, just enough to mark attention. I felt the familiar pull immediately, sharper than usual, threads reaching for alignment.I raised a hand.“Before we begin,” I said, voice steady, “this isn’t about control. You won’t command the land. You won’t bend it.”A pause.“You’ll listen,” I con
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