Chapter 153. Breaking the Wendigo’s Curse

Celeste’s POV

I gave Astrid a gentle pat on the head. “Don’t worry, Astrid. I’m not coming back to the pack—I’m just here for the day. Let’s go find out what their meeting is about.”

Taking her hand, I led her toward the meeting hall where everyone had already gathered. The place looked exactly the same as always: the long, polished wooden table, the high-backed chairs with faded crimson cushions, the banners of the Crimson Howl pack hanging on the walls.

It felt strange to be back after all this time. By now it should have been two years since I walked away from the Crimson Howl pack, two years since I gave up my place as an Omega… and look how far I’ve come since then. I’d faced dilemmas and dangers along the way, but I believe everything happens for a reason. In fact, I’m grateful I ended up where I am now.

The meeting began when a young she-wolf stepped forward, taking center stage. Her silver-gray fur gleamed under the torches as she prepared to