CHAPTER NINETY EIGHT - Across The Ocean Of Memory

"A delicate balance," Lucas agreed. "Which is why we'll do it together. Your fresh perspective, my understanding of pack dynamics." Aria felt a surge of happiness at his words. Not just acceptance of her ideas, but true partnership. "There's something else," she said, more hesitantly now. "Something I've been thinking about since watching my mother heal." Lucas waited patiently as she gathered her thoughts. "Pack resources are typically focused on dominant wolves, on fighters," Aria explained. "But there's strength in diversity. Healers, strategists, those with less dominant but equally valuable skills—they're often underutilized." Lucas's expression became thoughtful. "You're right. My father has always placed highest value on physical strength and combat prowess." "Which is important," Aria acknowledged. "But imagine if we created specialized training tracks. Recognized and developed different types of contributions to pack strength." "A more holistic approach to pack hierarch