CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIX VICTORIOUS TOGETHER

DAPHNE'S POV We returned to our pack and the mood was a mixture of exhaustion and elation. The fight had been intense, and we were all feeling the weight of the battle’s toll, but there was a sense of relief and triumph in the air. The remnants of Xander’s rogues walked alongside us, now under the banner of our pack. They had been defeated, but Javion had shown them mercy and offered them a new beginning. The camp was alive with activity as we approached. The sight of our pack members gathered, their faces lit with a mix of joy and anticipation, was a heartening reminder of why we fought so hard. I could see the relief and excitement in their eyes as they awaited our return. Javion walked beside me, his arm wrapped around my shoulders. His presence was a constant reassurance, his strength and resolve evident in every step he took. I could feel the warmth of his body next to mine, and it comforted me amidst the chaos. As we reached the heart of the camp, the sounds of celebrati