THE FUTURE

Phillip grasped her hand again as they parted ways.

"Whatever comes next, Luna, we'll face it together," he stated emphatically.

Luna nodded, a sensation of resolution washing through her. They didn't know what the future held for them, but they knew they were stronger together than they could be alone.

As the night progressed, they chatted about their future goals and dreams, about the world they intended to build after the darkness was completely overcame. They talked of their packmates, their kinship, and the sacrifices they had made for the greater good.

And as the fire died down and the sky began to brighten with the dawn, Luna knew they were prepared for anything that came their way. They would face it together, their friendship and strength leading them through even the darkest of days.

Phillip reclined back, his arms behind him, gazing up at the sky. "You know, Luna, sometimes I wonder what our lives would have been like if you had never become a part of the pack."

Luna looked