#chapter 57 Bonds Forged

The arrival of the ally pack breathed new life into our compound, infusing it with a sense of camaraderie we had been missing. They integrated seamlessly into our pack, their presence offering a much-needed respite from the tension of recent events. Every member of the new pack worked hard and helped in the ways we needed them. They became our backbone, and our hearts. They became indispensable to us as a family and as a pack. Armand, though, remained distant, his emotional walls seemingly impenetrable. The scars left by Amy's betrayal were still fresh, and he was cautious about letting anyone get too close, especially Seraphina, the capable warrior from the ally pack, who had been brought with the intention of forming a pairing with him. Solomon had expressed his hopes of joining our packs together it seemed and using one of his most beautiful pack members to entice Armand to do so. Seraphina, graceful and composed, made her intentions clear. She wanted to build a connection