Shattered Peace

Sabine's POV

The evening air was calm, almost serene. The fireflies danced above the river, the scent of pine and earth lingering in the cool night. My pack had gathered near the central clearing, finishing the day's training. Some of the younger ones were laughing, tossing sticks and chasing each other, while my mate sparred with a few warriors, demonstrating new combat maneuvers.

I leaned