The days leading up to the full moon were fraught with tension in Silverwood. Adrian, the Alpha of the Silverwood Pack, faced an impossible choice that weighed heavily on his heart. He stood at the crossroads of love and duty, torn between his feelings for Elara, the rogue whose alliance had become an inseparable part of his life, and his responsibility to the pack.
The pack members had gathered in the packhouse, their faces marked by a mixture of concern and anticipation. Adrian, Sarah, and Elara stood at the front of the room, their voices steady but heavy with the weight of the council's ultimatum.
Adrian's emerald eyes met those of his pack members, his voice unwavering. "My fellow pack members, you are aware of the council's ultimatum. I must make a choice that will affect the futur
