Maddox, recognizing the need for a sustained peace and a united front against any future threats (including the lingering presence of Mara's rogues), called for an unprecedented Council of Alphas. Leaders from neighboring territories, some wary, some eager, gathered in a neutral clearing deep within River Pine's lands. It was a historic event, marking a potential shift from centuries of isolated pack rule to a more cooperative future.
Elara attended, not just as Maddox's Luna, but as a respected voice. Her role in defeating Kael, coupled with the formidable presence of the Moonshadow Alpha, Rhys, lent immense credibility to their calls for unity. During the discussions, tensions flared, old rivalries resurfaced, but Elara used her subtle mental abilities to calm anxieties, to sense underlying resentments, and to gently guide the conversations towards common ground. She emphasized the threat of any future "Kael," a manipulator who preyed on division. By the end of the council, a tentative agreement was reached: a pact of mutual aid and defense, a nascent inter-pack alliance that promised a more secure future for all.