Chapter 139. Let’s Go Home

“I can’t believe it’s over. It doesn’t seem real yet. I feel like we’re dreaming, and I’m yet to wake up.” He sighs again, somewhat bereft. His body is deflating slowly, his energy waning, and I am more of a pillar to prop against than a hug. I can feel his essence fading away, a sign that my warrior needs time to rest and recharge. He carries so much on his plate, and a night of crazy battles and self-healing while being weakened by a weapon has taken its toll.

“Except when we wake up, we still have funeral rites to carry out in the droves. A valley to begin to rebuild and a pack split across two homes. It’s not really the end, but just the beginning.” My heart bleeds at that thought. That the worst is over in terms of danger, but the emotional battle is still ahead of us and may be worse than last night.

“It’s going to take time and patience. So many of the valley wolves no longer believe or trust in me as Alpha or us as a pack. The grief, the pain of everything that h