Two weeks after the battle at Moon Lake, life slowly returned to normal. Or rather, a new kind of normal.
Aria stood in the Nightshade healing house, reviewing the recovery progress of wounded warriors. Most were healing well thanks to the coordinated efforts of healers from all five packs. The alliance that had formed to fight Vane was proving valuable in peacetime too.
"Luna, you have a visitor," Catherine called from the doorway.
Aria looked up to see Maya walking in, tears already streaming down her face. Her best friend from Silvermoon, the one person who'd stood by her through the rejection, was finally here.
"Maya!" Aria rushed forward, and they collided in a fierce embrace.
"I can't believe you're actually here. In Nightshade. With a baby," Maya sobbed happily. "I've missed yo
