Chapter 16

　　Serena 　　I stayed at the Wolf Valley and although I was a complete stranger to the rogue camp, I never felt so accepted. The people here were all warm and welcoming as if I was really part of their small community. I couldn’t help but compare this place to Goldenridge. 　　Protecting my past and identity, I kept hidden under the name of Katniss Sloan. Life went on with me in the pack as I continued to recover from my injuries. But still, something was bothering me, the vivid dream I had one night about a fierce wolf residing within me, yearning for release. I knew what I had to do. I needed to prepare myself to incorporate my soul into this wolf spirit who would become my companion for the rest of my life. 　　When had fully recovered from my injuries, I mustered the courage to approach Lia, the first person I met in this camp. My heart raced as I went to the infirmary where she was present often. 　　“Hi, Lia,” I greeted when I approached her. 　　Lia’s face lit up upon seeing me. “Hi,