Moon-Scarred Vow
In the darkness, Kaelen's hand held mine tightly, guiding every step.
"Where will this passage take us?" I whispered.
"To an ancient refuge," he replied. "Only successive Nightfang Alphas know of its existence. It has enough supplies and defenses."
After a long walk, the tunnel finally began to widen, and a faint light appeared ahead.
We stepped out of the tunnel into a hidden valley surrounded by mountains, with a small stone cottage at its center. A waterfall cascaded down one side, forming a clear lake.
"Moonhaze Valley," Kaelen named the place. "The Nightfang pack's final sanctuary for a thousand years. Only in the direst of times would an Alpha bring the pack here."