Chapter 20 The Newcomer.

The sun had barely risen when I left the Ashwood pack's clearing that morning. I had been up since dawn, training with Liam and mastering my new abilities. Despite the progress I was making, my thoughts kept drifting to the upcoming introduction of someone new to the pack—Elsa. Noah had mentioned her briefly in passing, but he hadn't gone into detail. It seemed like a significant event, yet I wasn't entirely sure why. Returning home from my morning session, I found my family in their usual morning routine. The house was filled with the comforting aroma of breakfast, but my thoughts were elsewhere. I had a nagging sense of curiosity about Elsa and her role in our lives. By noon, I made my way back to the pack's clearing, where I noticed a subtle shift in the atmosphere. The pack members were gathered around, chatting animatedly. I scanned the crowd, searching for Noah. When I finally spotted him, he was deep in conversation with Evelyn and Liam, their expressions serious. As I approa