The days turned into a blur of training, preparation and unity as we fortified our defenses and confronted the shadows within. Lila, Marcus, and I stood side by side, ensuring that everyone was ready for the trials ahead.
We conducted patrols as night fell, a luminous barrier of light that transformed warriors into beacons of hope against the ever-lingering darkness. The pack rallied around a renewed purpose, pushing back the encroaching shadows with each day, but I felt the growing tension coiling like a spring.
“Are you ready for tonight’s meeting?” Marcus asked as we gathered in our quarters to discuss strategies. I sensed worry beneath his confident demeanor, a reminder that he felt our world slipping from our grasp.
“I think we’re ready, but I still have concerns,” I admitted, g
