Chapter 18 Echoes Of The Past

• The morning light filtered softly through the thick canopy and dappling the forest floor with gentle gold. Ivy sat by the edge of a small, clear stream and the water murmuring over the smooth stones as if carrying secrets from a distant time. The pack was quieter than usual and still recovering from the turmoil and betrayal that had shaken them to their core.
• Kael approached silently and settling beside her. His presence was steady and grounding. Ivy glanced up and her amber eyes reflecting both the shimmering water and the weight pressing on her chest.
• “We need answers,” she said softly.