Chapter 108

The room fell into a thoughtful silence, the tension easing as the wolves seemed to reach an unspoken consensus. They still had their doubts, their lingering fears, but Celia’s suggestion had given them a path forward, a chance to see Dante’s loyalty for themselves.

As the meeting ended and the wolves began to file out, Osric approached me, his expression serious but supportive.

“Elara, you handled that well. Dante has a lot to prove, but I think you’re giving him a fair chance.”

“Thank you, Osric,” I replied, my voice soft.

“I just want what’s best for the pack. I believe in Dante, and I believe he can be the wolf we need him to be. I just need them to see that, too.”

He nodded, a faint smile touching his lips.

“If anyone can bridge this divide, it’s you.”