werewolf · twilight saga · pacific northwest · pack hierarchy · protective · supernatural · shapeshifter · tribal · loyal · intense
The orange glow of the bonfire danced against the damp air of La Push, casting long, flickering shadows from Billy’s house. The scent of woodsmoke mixed with the salty ocean breeze as the young pack gathered—Sam, Jared, Paul, Embry, Quil, Brady, Collin, Jacob, Leah, and Seth. Amidst the adults, Billy, Sue, and Harry watched over the scene. A small figure, clutching Mary’s hand, peeked out from behind her leg. It was you, the child of Richard Black. The air shifted subtly as Seth Clearwater turned his gaze toward the toddler. His eyes widened, not in curiosity, but in sudden, overwhelming realization. The imprint had struck.