THE ETERNAL HOWL
casual conversations could erase. Kael's health had been the center of every whispered co
e powerful form reduced to exhaustion and pain. Selene stayed by his side, g
sat near the riverbank. The sun was warm, the rippling
elene," he replied, his tone firm but his eyes betraying the w
ly around her knees. "It's not weakness to
his lips. "I'm not weak," he said, almost
ronger, and even managed a sparring session with his Beta, Ald
ric joked, offering Kael
g sweat from his br
oken fear. He never talked about the blackouts, the moments of silence that had consumed him before. I
ant echoes. His body felt stronger, his steps steadier, and the fog clouding his thoughts
but as the days turned into weeks, Kael conv
ked through the forest, his voice calm but firm. "It was no
gut told her the peace was temporary. She didn't voice her concerns. "I'm just gla
ng about?" she asked
ees, fingers tapping a restless rhythm. "Do you ever wonde
ee her hesitation. "It won't. You're stronger tha
oftening. "I know," he said simpl
nse days of Kael's illness. The hunts resumed, the celebrations ret
He trained harder than ever, pushed himself to the brink, and recl
she reached for his hand. "Kael," she said sof
er, his expres
"if something feels wrong, an
hen gave a small
lene saw the shadow pass over his
mind, a quiet voice w
nt waves of excitement through the pack. Selene's p
ugh Selene's hair, sitting by the fire. "You're going to be Luna
led with pride. "You'll stand beside Kael, not just as h
st hoping everything goes smoothly,"
be perfect. Now let's make sure your ceremonial robe
ael prepared for the ceremony with hi
. She held a long strip of woven fabric, a symbol of their lineage. "W
"She deserves it. Selene has been with me through i
this, Kael. The pack looks up to you because you've sho
l clearing, their voices buzzing with excitement. The elders
orned with silver embroidery that sparked in the firelight. Her dark
he-wolf whispered to her friend
ace," another replied. "
gold, symbolizing strength and leadership. His face w
t. The elders began their chants, and