In the weeks that followed their victory, the bond between the pack deepened. With each passing day, Maris committed herself to her role as a guardian—understanding that victory had been only the beginning.
The battlefield where they had faced the Wraith remained sacred, a place of remembrance and reflection. Together, the pack worked to honor their fallen comrades while creating new rituals to empower unity. Maris found solace in crafting and sharing stories, connecting threads from their history to safeguard their collective memory.
Days were filled with the training of newfound skills, exploratory hunts, and communal gatherings, allowing new bonds to blossom amidst the friendships already established. A sense of hope lingered in the air, lifting spirits, and binding them against lin
