Chapter 37: Practically Valueless

Elara’s POV

The sun cast long shadows across the orphanage courtyard as I supervised the pups' outdoor playtime.

Nearly two weeks had passed since I'd officially joined Mirageborn Pack, and already the rhythm of pack life felt familiar—morning combat training with Lyra, days at the orphanage with Juno, and occasional evenings studying herbs with Sybil.

I smiled, watching the twins chase each other