After breakfast, the hall slowly emptied as warriors rotated to training, elders moved toward the council wing, and pack members returned to their daily duties.
Talon leaned closer to Diana.
“I have meetings with the elders,” he said quietly. “There are matters we need to address after what happened in Crimson Fang. I will see you later.”
There was apology in his eyes.
Diana nodded. “Go. I will be fine.”
He brushed his fingers against her cheek briefly—an intimate gesture that did not go unnoticed by the nearby wolves—before standing.
Selene rose gracefully as well. “Come, my dear. Willow and I will show you the rest of your new home.”
Home.
The word still felt new.
Willow immediately linked her arm with Diana’s. “Prepare yourself. Black Howler is not small.”
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