The Strength Within

The boisterous sound of Callie’s laughter echoes off the dining room walls, vibrating into my bones. Torin’s large, genuine smile remains fixed on my stunned face. His casual, mocking attitude toward their supposedly ruthless leader shatters my strict pack upbringing, leaving me paralyzed by a cautious, heavy bewilderment.

"My name's Torin. Nice to meet you officially, Maeve," he says, leaning b