Chapter 57

The wolves looked at each other, a sense of unity settling over them. I could see the way they straightened, the way they looked at one another with a new sense of purpose. They were no longer just individuals—they were part of something larger, a family bound by loyalty and trust.

After training, Ash approached me, his expression thoughtful.

“Thank you, Dante. I… I think I understand now. Why you came back.”

I met his gaze, surprised by the sincerity in his eyes.

“Do you?”

He nodded.

“It’s about the pack. About protecting what matters, no matter what. I used to think it was just about strength, about being able to fight. But it’s more than that, isn’t it?”