I stand on the battlements of our recently rebuilt camp as evening falls and the stars show one by one in a sky that seems to hold all our hopes and anxieties. Tonight is not just another evening; it's an event that will live in our pack's memories for next generations. Every scar on our body, every drop of blood spilled, every betrayal that has plagued us has brought us to this one point: the moment for a leader's commitment.
My arm's steady pulse from the Crescent Mark reminds me of the legacy I carry—one based on sacrifice, resiliency, and the relentless will to fight for people unable of defending themselves. Looking over the gathered wolves in the quiet of the night, I can see the suffering and will in their eyes. Above all, they look to me for direction, for strength, and most importantly for the hope that our pack will emerge from the wreckage of our past.
