Chapter 136

As dusk settled over the compound, I gathered the wolves around the fire, a final moment to honor those who had been lost, to acknowledge the cost of our victory. The fire crackled, casting a warm light over the faces of my packmates, their expressions a mixture of grief and gratitude.

“We have lost much,” I began, my voice carrying over the quiet crowd.

“But what we have gained is something Silas could never take from us. We are more than a pack now—we are a family. Every sacrifice, every act of courage, has brought us closer, has strengthened the bond that holds us together.”

I paused, letting the words settle, feeling the presence of those we had lost, their memory a quiet strength that filled the air.

“Today, we remember Lyle, and every wolf who gave everything for us. We honor them by continuing, by building a future that is worthy of their sacrifice.”

Dante stepped forward, his voice steady, his gaze filled with the same pride and grief that I felt.

“They fought with loyalty, with love for each of us. And it’s because of them that we stand here today, that we are able to look forward. We carry their strength with us, in every step, in every choice we make.”