they moved through the forest. Alaric could feel the weight of his decision pressing down on him bringing Elara

them safe for generations. The pack's communal buildings, constructed from stone and wood, blended seamlessly with the environment, giving the impression of a settleme

glances from the pack members who had gathered outside. News of Elara's arrival had spread quickly, and w

from Alaric to Elara. "The council is ready for you," he said, his voice low. "Th

e council rarely convened outside of their regular meetings,

ng," Alaric said, motionin

al hearth, casting flickering shadows on the faces of the six elder werewolves who formed the council. These werewolves were ancient by

is voice was gravelly with age, yet it carried a commanding pres

ent. "This is Elara. She has knowledge

leaned forward slightly. Her silver hair framed a face lined with age, but her eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. "The prophecy is

d Moon who will either save or doom the werewolf race. I've studied it for years, tracing its origins and understanding it

hand, silencing the room. "If what you say is true, then the stakes are higher than we ever imagined.

udied the prophecy. What do you know of the dangers it foretells? How

o comes with great peril. There are those who would use it for their own gain those who believe that by controll

ved through countless battles and power struggles. They were not easily swayed by words alone,

lways trusted your judgment. But this prophecy... it is beyond any one wolf's control. We must

risen, and the prophecy is in motion. We need to understand it fully if we're to protect ourselves and our future. Elara's knowl

You speak with the wisdom of an Alpha, Alaric. But remember, the prophecy has the

t be warned-the coming days will test you in ways you have never been tested

wer it's about balance. There is a darkness rising, one that seeks to tip t

nking in. Alaric could see the worry etched in their faces, but

d every resource we have scouts, warriors, schol

uldn't shake the feeling that they were standing on the edge of a precipice, with the abyss of

, Jaxon approached them, his expression u

e need to uncover every secret this prophecy holds. The Blood Moon has risen,

ding the unspoken order

Alaric. "You've made the right choic

crimson light bathing the world in an ominous glow. "I know

eady to confront the dangers that lay ahead and to uncover t