"It is," he said, his voice low. "We have gone through much too much to return to the past. That does not imply, nevertheless, that we cannot advance.
Aria leant against him, her chest constricting as the link pulsed softly. Her voice shaking, "Forward sounds good," she said.
The pack moved deliberately and together the following morning towards the enemy Alpha's territory. The necklace flashed weakly, its light directing their course as the energy of the tie entwined with their motions.
"This is it," Luca murmured, his grey eyes glancing out across the horizon. "The ultimate stance."
Kael grinned slightly, golden eyes shining. "Nothing pressure, right? «
Aria felt the link throbbing steadily, its warmth giving her a peaceful assurance. Her voice firm, she added, "We've come this far." "We are not pausing right now."
The air became thicker and the tension obvious as they got to the fortress. Rising to meet them, the rival Alpha stood waiting with golden eyes shining with hate.
