Chapter 96 A New Beginning

The crisp morning air was filled with the scent of charred wood and ashes as the Ashwood pack made their way back into Ashwood. The once familiar landscape had transformed into a scene of devastation, and the sight of our old fortress reduced to smoldering ruins was a painful reminder of the trials we had endured. The fortress, which had been a symbol of our strength and unity, now lay in ruins, consumed by the flames of our enemies' wrath. I trudged alongside the pack, my heart heavy with the weight of our losses. The journey back to Ashwood had been long and arduous, but the sight that greeted us was more disheartening than I had imagined. The hunters, relentless in their pursuit, had succeeded in their aim to drive us from our home and destroy what we had built. The charred remnants of our fortress stood as a stark testament to their determination. Noah, leading the pack, surveyed the destruction with a grim expression. His shoulders were tense, and the resolve in his eyes was unw