didn't s

n't ne

t in something deeper. It was as if every tree and every root had suddenly tuned in to our pres

. "This part isn't something you learn through

ry between the forest and the village. Morning mist wrapped around his legs, like the forest wa

t it

t p

mand. Not

nvit

dary. A warm feeling spread from my chest down to my arms. I didn'

head slightly, a gest

said softly f

poseful. Without really thinking about it, I followed on my side. Each step he

could hear his footsteps, even though they barely made

mething

to feel wh

igilance. A heavy sense of responsibility settled in my chest. Th

, surprised by t

stopped

n anger, but concern. He waited until m

u," Corvin called gen

n sent a shiver

. No tests of strength. It was all about connection;learning the

pha halted and turn

, he s

ground. The forest hummed softly, a low vibrati

d, then di

ether. But gradually, the noise quieted down. I focused on my breath

float

sync. The weight of responsibility again upon protecting territory

es, the Alpha was w

ng had

e world a

with

pride softening his voice. "The diff

king," I said, surprised by my own

low sound, not a g

rov

back toward the forest. This time, when he vanish

t like

tly on my shoulder. "That was your fi

zing I'd been ho

pens next

. "Next," he said, "we'll see how well you can hold

own my spine

m antic

oming, there was n

irst time, I