ENTERING A NEW ALLIANCE

Eleanor looked out over Silverwood Falls from the balcony of her chambers. The previous year was filled with a series of obstacles and successes that molded her into the leader she is now. Thinking back on her journey, she realized that being a leader meant finding the right mix of compassion and authority. Recognizing her need for guidance, she turned to experienced alphas who had traversed the same journey.

That night, she called upon Alpha Marcus of the Silverclaw pack and Alpha Zara of the Moonshadow pack to attend her council chambers. Both had played crucial roles in fighting Nathaniel, and their expertise was extremely valuable.

"Both of you coming is appreciated," Eleanor started, her voice calm yet modest. I sought your guidance on balancing compassion and authority as a leader. I believe that as our group expands, the expectations for my role as a leader are evolving."