Chapter64: Remembrance - two

Stepping out into the crisp night, I could feel the weight of their eyes upon me-my pack, my family in blood and bond. Their faces were a tapestry of fear, anger, and sorrow, each thread a testament to the trials we had endured. The moon hung above us, a silent witness to our gathering, its pale light casting an ethereal glow over the sea of wolves before me. "Tonight," I began, my voice rising above the whispering wind, "we stand on the precipice of a war that seeks to tear at the very fabric of our existence." I paced slowly, deliberately, meeting the gaze of each member as I spoke. "But let it be known that we are not merely survivors-we are the South pack, born from the relentless spirit of the wild. We have weathered storms and battled demons both within and without." A hush fell over the crowd as they hung onto my words, finding solace amidst the uncertainty. "We will not cower in the face of adversity," I declared, my tone infused with the strength of our lineage. "We will stand