Chapter 97: New Traditions
The hybrid child—who introduced themselves as River—had been taken to the healer's quarters, their condition temporarily stabilized but far from cured.
Now, two days later, representatives from supernatural communities across the globe were arriving for what many were calling the most important ceremony in werewolf history.
"Seventy-three packs confirmed," Marcus reported, checking his list as another convoy of vehicles wound up the mountain road.
"Plus delegations from fifteen rogue communities that haven't spoken to organized packs in decades." Liana watched from the ceremonial platform as wolves she'd only heard about in legends stepped onto their territory.
The Alpha of the Northern Ice Pack, whose wolves were said to be descended from ancient frost spirits.
The Luna of the Desert Runners, whose territory spanned three countries. Even representatives from the mysterious Shadow Pack, who rarely left their underground caverns.