Chapter 8

Moonridge settled into an uneasy peace; a dark cloud loomed on the horizon. News spread throughout the pack that a rival pack of werewolves has infiltrated their territory. The tension was palpable as whispers of the newcomers’ strength and aggression reached the ears of the pack members.

Avery found herself caught amid the escalating conflict. One evening, as she walked through the woods, she sensed a presence, an eerie energy that sent shivers down her spine. She quickened her pace; the rustling leaves echoed her racing heart. She tried scrambling away into an unknown direction; somehow, her steps were leading her somewhere, away from the threat she was feeling.

Meanwhile, at the pack’s gathering spot, Adrian, Caleb, Eli, and Finn were discussing the rumors circulating about the rival pack. They sat around a fire, their expressions grave with concern.

Adrian broke the silence. “We can’t ignore this threat. We must protect our pack and our loved ones. These newcom