The Little Wild Secret
The children trailed, scattering petals with each step, their laughter the day's sweetest melody.
We reached the tribal altar, a spectacle rivaling the grandest of weddings. At its heart, a bonfire blazed, its golden-red flames a beacon of our union.
Ascending the steps with Ethan, an elder approached, an ancient bone knife in his grasp. With a swift motion, Ethan drew a line across his finger, a single drop of blood beading at the surface. I followed suit, our fingers touching, our blood mingling, sealing our bond.
Below, the wolfkins' voices rose in a haunting chant, an ode to the ancient songs of our people.