Chapter 224 WARRICK The packhouse was again busting with activity .

For the first time in weeks , Broken Ridge was alive , much like at wolf stirred out of a long harsh winter .

werewolf moved all over the grounds , hammering broken beams .

into place and moving corpses from recent battles .

Even the pups joined in running errands from the adults apparently with an inexhaustible reserve of energy .

I leaned against a post , watching them all working in harmony .

The murmur of laughter and conversation arising in that group.

was a sound that I hadnt realized just how much Id missed .

Aurora stood near the center of the clearing , gesturing as she spoke to a few pack members .

Dane was beside her , his arm casually thrown over her shoulder .

He said something that made her laugh , and I caught a bit of it as they passed .

Do we call this a victory feast or a thank the Moon Goddess were alive dinner ? he joked .

Aurora smirked , hitting him .

Lets just call it dinner , Dane .

Chapter 224 2/6 Weve earned that much .

The gathering came together as the sun began to set .

werewolf from every corner of the territory came in , bringing food , stories , and a shared sense of relief .

The long tables groaned under the weight of dishes of roasted meat , fresh vegetables , and even a few loaves of bread that someone mustve stayed up all night baking .

I took up a seat toward the center between Piper and Trajan .

Enjoying your role as elder stateswolf these days ? I asked Trajan , grinning .

He gave me a glare , but the threatening expression couldnt silence the slightest gleam of a smile .

Somebodys gotta keep the pup element in this pack in order .

Piper snorted , leaning past me to catch his eye .

Dont let it go to your head , Trajan .

and

were laughing and eating

talented pack

held us all so tight in its grip

staying out of the spotlight , but the elders had another Chapter 224

one of them

spring festival ! I

I dont dance .

but you do now , Piper

thing I knew I was in the center of the clearing

dance was ungraceful but well worth any embarrassment as the laughter and applause made my face ache from

night wore on , and Aurora stood to address the pack

as all eyes turned

, she began , her voice strong and

were still

Together .

thats something worth

pack erupted into cheers , the sound echoing

she continued , A second chance

pack , we nurture those ties better

some new traditions instituted : a monthly gathering where we share not only meals but stories and plans about the future , something to remind ourselves of who we are and

and the nods and grunts of assent circled

for once the lines in

relaxed .

when the pups started a little play they had prepared , with rags and

theatrical growls and dramatic flourishes sent everybody in

Trajan really surprised us all when he stepped in to play himself : towering

giggles all

he said , And that , children , is how we saved the grove ! the entire pack was doubled over with laughter

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shined , setting aglow that milky color in

, I said

important smile dancing on

Chapter 224 Just .

thinking .

Piper hesitated , then looked up at me , shining

how much everything has changed

much we have

unsure of

I hope ? 5/6 She let out a soft , soft

Yeah .

Changes for good .

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