Chapter 35 Revelations And Repercussions

• The valley the pack had collected in was bathed in an amber glow as the sun sank low on the horizon. Standing at Olivia's side, Esker carried the weight of their recent victories and setbacks. As they waited for Rendell's next move, wolves muttered in low voices all around them.
• Rising from the shadows, Rendell's massive form threw a huge shadow over the ground. The last of the light glittered in his graying hair, and decades of tradition and strife were reflected in his eyes. When he got closer, the group stopped and waited for his order.
• "My children," Rendell said, sounding both authoritative and worn out. "We have gone through experiences that have rocked our pack's core values. We have tested our ancestry, questioned ancient edicts, and ultimate tested our convictions."