Every year, on a fateful night, a somber ritual unfolded to pay tribute to the Wolf God. This deity demanded an offering, bestowing upon the pack immense strength and prosperity for the upcoming year. But as the sands of time trickled away, one pack after another abandoned the savage ceremony, recognizing the insignificance of sacrificing an innocent life for meager rewards from a deity who remained absent.

Nevertheless, traditions are formidable foes, resistant to change, and Melanie found herself designated as the next sacrificial offering. As the daughter of Silver-Moon's Alpha, she comprehended the futility of defying the ancient customs and resigned herself to her predetermined destiny.