The third group moved out, leaving the safety of the pack's territory behind. As they ventured into the unknown, Lucia's heart was heavy with the weight of what lay ahead. She knew the road would be dangerous, but she also knew she had to be strong. For herself, for her family, and for the pack.
The journey was grueling, the terrain rough and unforgiving. The group moved in silence, each member focused on the task at hand. Lucia found herself drawing strength from the knowledge that Nicholo believed in her, that her parents trusted her, and that she was part of something greater than herself. She was amazed by how beautiful the forest was; outside the den was more than she expected, it really felt like a new world for her.
As they pressed on, Lucia walked beside Jax and Freyja. Jax, with
