The early morning light filtered through the trees, casting long shadows across the clearing where Alex stood. The tension from the previous day's meeting still hung in the air, a palpable reminder of the uncertainty that surrounded them. He had spent a restless night trying to come up with solutions and strategies to address the growing unrest within the pack and the looming threat of The Shadow.
Sara had been his rock through all this. As the sun began to rise, he saw her approaching, her face etched with concern. She had been tirelessly working to rally support and counter the discontent sowed by Kade. The strain was visible in her eyes, but she carried herself with unwavering resolve.
"Morning," Alex greeted as Sara joined him at the edge of the clearing.
"Morning," she replied, her tone weary but determined. "How did you sleep?"