"We did it," Marinetta breathed, her body aching but her spirit unbroken.
Harley nodded, his eyes still scanning the trees. "For now. But this isn't over. Vesper will be back. And next time, we need to be ready."
Brian approached, his expression a mix of pride and concern. "You both fought bravely. But we need to strengthen our defenses. This was just a skirmish. The real battle is yet to come."
Marinetta looked at the faces of her pack, weary but determined. "We'll be ready," she said, her voice strong. "We'll protect our home, no matter the cost."
As the pack began to prepare for what lay ahead, Marinetta knew that this fight was far from over. But with Harley by her side and the support of their pack, she felt a renewed sense of hope and determination. They would face whatever came next, together.
