In Private

With every step, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were returning to a home that was no longer the same. Kimora, Lee, and David walked by my side, their expressions mirroring my thoughts. We had faced battles, witnessed losses, and forged a pack-wide bond, but now, we had to confront the changes that awaited us. I was not foolish. I had taken along with me every elder, and left the pack to its own devices. I did have trust in the people that had remained behind, I did not think that I would return to things being the same. As an individual myself, I had changed in my time away.

As we approached our pack's territory, the first sign of the new changes became evident. The pack grounds that had once been bustling with activity now seemed quieter, the energy subdued. The training grounds were emptier, the sounds of sparring and laughter replaced by a solemn hush.

Our return to the pack territory was met with a mixture of relief and anticipation. The pack members who hadn't joined us on