CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT - THE HIDDEN HAND

The day of the festival dawned bright and clear, as if nature itself approved of their efforts. From early morning, the grounds of Ulfheim were a hive of activity as final preparations were made. As the first guests began to arrive, Anna stood beside Freya at the entrance, greeting both pack members and villagers with warm smiles. The initial awkwardness quickly gave way to curiosity and excitement as people explored the various activities and displays. The scavenger hunt proved to be a huge success, with werewolves and humans working together, laughing and strategizing as they solved clues. Anna watched with joy as a young werewolf girl high-fived her human teammate after finding a particularly tricky item. In the great hall, the storytelling sessions drew large crowds. Anna listened, entranced, as an elderly werewolf recounted ancient pack legends, his rich voice bringing the tales to life. This was followed by a village elder sharing local folklore, the two traditions intertwinin