ve

egan, replaying the conversation with Luca over and over in my mind. I felt somewhat ridiculous for dwelling on it so mu

"So, in the forests surrounding our territory, can we find wolfs

oice betraying my distracted state. "Wolfsba

of our environment, serving both as a valuable resource and a symbol of our pack's vigilance against potential threats. As he sp

s. Luca's invitation to the dance had me tied in knots, and I had yet to come to a decision. I mulled over the i

uc

ghts. I hastily gathered my books and belongings, eager to leave the classr

began, her voice

ce of maintaining good relations with my peers, especially as I

to her question. "I was thinking... about t

ask me the same thing in just a week. "I'm sorry, Anna, but I al

he guessed

" I confirmed, hoping to pu

g the issue. "Don't you think th

of the conversation. "

n Alpha soon, Luca. Don't you think you should start lo

maintain my composure. "My father knows yours, and he's a great man, Anna," I said fi

plications of what she had said. The word "Luna" resonated in my mind, and m

ed role as Alpha. My father had spoken often about his desire to retire, and I knew I would be expected to take his place, lead

ation came the possibility of finding my mate, my other half, the one with whom I would share a deep and unique bond. My wolf h

Luna," the image of Avery, my childhood friend, flashed before me. I pictured her in a white dress, the one she often wore for sp

nce childhood, sharing every joy and challenge that life had thrown our way. But as I contemplated the concept

ck was clear, there were other uncertainties that weighed heavily