Chapter 231

The soft glow of string lights illuminated the sprawling grounds of Howling Peaks as the annual Peace Summit transformed into a celebration unlike any before. As I stood on the raised dais beside Caesar, I couldn't help but feel a swell of pride looking out at the hundreds of wolves from different territories mingling peacefully. It was the first official "Territorial Peace Celebration" jointly hosted by me as the Alpha of Frostfang Pack and Caesar as the Wolf King of North America. The significance wasn't lost on anyone present. "Ready?" Caesar murmured, his hand warm against the small of my back. I nodded. Caesar stepped forward first, his powerful voice commanding immediate attention without effort. "Esteemed Alphas, honored guests, pack members," he began, his deep voice resonating across the gathering. "Today marks not just a celebration of peace between our territories, but a recognition of how far we've come as a united wolf society." I watched him speak with calm authority, rem