Chapter 228

Author's POV Alpha Astra Frost stood at the entrance, tracked the movements of her daughters. When Sylvia and Selene finished speaking about the Inter-Pack Collaborative Initiative, appreciative murmurs and thoughtful nods rippled through the chamber. The sisters exchanged a subtle glance of triumph as the council members filed out for a scheduled recess. Astra approached them, her wolf's grace still evident in every step despite the health struggles that had plagued her in recent months. "Well done," she said simply, the praise more meaningful for its rarity. "Both of you." "The council seems receptive," Sylvia noted, her wolf Charna still humming with energy beneath her skin from the adrenaline of public speaking. "They should be. It's brilliant," Astra replied with uncharacteristic warmth. "Though they'll debate it for weeks just to save face before eventually agreeing." Selene laughed, the sound genuine rather than calculated. "Some traditions never change." Astra's expression shif