Tania's POV - The Decent Punishment

Days turned into weeks, and my efforts to reintegrate into the pack were met with varying degrees of success. The probation period had given me a chance at redemption, but the shadows of my past actions still lingered. The pack, while slowly warming up to my presence, remained vigilant, and I continued to tread carefully.

One day, as I engaged in my routine tasks, a pack member approached me with an urgent message. "Luna Tania, Elder Darius wishes to see you. It's important."

My heart skipped a beat at the mention of Elder Darius, a figure of authority and wisdom within the pack. The urgency in the messenger's tone hinted at a matter of significant consequence. Nodding, I followed the pack member to Elder Darius's dwelling, my mind racing with anticipation and anxiety.

Upon reaching Elder Darius's abode, I was ushered in by his subordinate. The atmosphere inside was heavy with a mixture of ancient wisdom and authority. Elder Darius, seated on a carved wooden throne, regarded me with a