Chapter 21 – A Year of Peace One year,For one precious year, Mooncrest had known peace.The scars of war had faded from the land. The broken walls had been rebuilt with stronger stone, the training grounds echoed with laughter instead of cries of battle, and the scent of smoke had long been replaced by wildflowers blooming across the valley. Children chased one another through the village square.Warriors laughed over friendly sparring matches.The people smiled again.From the highest balcony of the Alpha Manor, Lia rested her hands on the carved wooden railing and breathed in the cool morning air.The forest stretched endlessly before her, bathed in silver mist beneath the rising sun. It looked beautiful.Safe.At least, that was what everyone believed.Behind her, familiar footsteps approached."You've been out here since sunrise."She smiled before turning around."I knew you'd find me." Alpha Liam walked toward her, dressed simply instead of in ce
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