Chapter 14 Echoes Of The Past

• The forest had settled into an eerie calm, as if holding its breath after the storm of battle. Ivy walked slowly along the riverbank, her footsteps muted by the soft moss and fallen leaves. The water whispered over smooth stones, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filtered through the towering trees. Yet, the serenity of the scene could not soothe the turmoil inside her.
• The weight of recent events pressed heavily on Ivy’s chest. The revelation of a traitor within their pack tore at her trust, and the knowledge that ancient, unseen forces were at work left her feeling vulnerable and exposed. She cradled the silver feather Mira had given her — cool and smooth, a faint shimmer catching the light as she turned it over in her hand.
• A sudden breeze rustled the leaves overhead, and Ivy’s wolf stirred beneath her skin, a primal warning. She glanced around, eyes narrowing as she sensed a presence nearby. Footsteps, light and deliberate, approached from behind.