Chapter 123

Daciana stood in the middle of the clearing, surrounded by towering oak trees and dappled sunlight.

She took a deep breath of the fresh, forest air, closing her eyes for a moment before turning to face one of the pack members, Katherina.

Katherina offered to help Daciana pick out the flowers she needed for the ceremony.

Daciana wanted hand-picked flowers that would make the decorations seem more natural and not aesthetic.

"Katherina, do you know what kind of flowers we should use for the ceremony?" Daciana asked, tucking a strand of her long, dark hair behind her ear.

Katherina nodded thoughtfully. "I think we should use wildflowers. They are beautiful and abundant this time of year, and they represent the freedom and wildness of the pack."

Daciana smiled, pleased with Katherina's suggestion. "That's a great idea. Can you help me gather them?"

"Of course," Katherina replied with a grin.