Chapter 150 Under The Willow's Shadow

• BRIANA
• Sitting beneath the wide arms of the willow tree just outside the packhouse, I breathe in the cool air and let the breeze calm my thoughts. The soft rustle of leaves above me mixes with the sound of pups laughing in the distance, their giggles ringing across the field as they chase a faded ball they must’ve found in storage. It’s peaceful—something rare these days—and I cling to the moment before duty pulls me back again.
• After the meeting earlier, I’d gone straight to my office to handle my usual beta responsibilities. Together with Royce and Milan, we reviewed the upcoming hunting and training schedules, double-checked our patrol rotations, and discussed which warriors might be ready to advance in rank. The routine work almost made me forget the storm brewing over Moonveil Pack. Almost.