Hundred and Nine

The recent mysterious events in the pack had led to the farmers refusing to farm so the pack had to dive into its food reserve.

Dwayne decides to use this opportunity to test Emma's leadership and commitment, he assigned her a role in handling the challenging situation the pack was facing. The halt in farming had led to a decrease of food reserves, and the responsibility of managing the distribution fell into Emma's hands.

As Dwayne informed Emma of her new role, he observed her reaction. Emma couldn't help but interpret it as a sign of Dwayne reciprocating her feelings.

Her eyes lit up with a mix of surprise and joy as she met Dwayne's gaze. "Dwayne, does this mean...?" she began, the hope in her voice unmistakable.

Dwayne, maintaining a composed demeanor, nodded. "Emma, this task is important for the pack's well-being. I believe in your capabilities, and I trust you to handle it with diligence. The pack is counting on you."

Emma, taking his words as a gesture of affection, felt a su