The howl of my heart

Chapter 27

Sam stood at the helm of his boat, feeling the wind in his hair and the salty spray on his face. The sun was setting in the distance, casting a warm orange glow across the ocean.

Sam had been sailing the ocean for as long as he could remember. He knew every inch of the water like the back of his hand. He had a team of strong and loyal sailors who understood their purpose and were willing to lay down their lives for Sam and his mission.

The ocean was calm that day, and the sun was shining down on the ship, illuminating the vast blue expanse around them. Sam stood at the helm, his eyes fixed on the horizon, his hand firmly on the wheel.

The sailors were scattered around the deck, some coiling ropes, others adjusting sails, and a few were simply taking in the beauty of the ocean.

Sam was a tall and muscular man with a tanned complexion from years of sailing under the sun. His dark hair was kept short and his blue eyes were sharp, a testament to his years of experience at sea. He wore a long coat that flapped in the wind, and a bandana tied around his head to keep his hair out of his face.

As the ship sailed across the waves, Sam made his way below deck to where his trusted wizard, Petter, was working. Petter was an old man with a long grey beard and a kind face, but his eyes sparkled with an intelligence that belied his age. The old mag had been a loyal servant to the Moon family for generations, and Sam knew he could always count on him. It was Petter who had saved Sam's life the night his father died, and had continued to look after him ever since.

Petter sat hunched over a small desk, surrounded by various arcane objects and books, the flickering light of a few candles illuminating his wrinkled face.

As he approached, Petter looked up from his spellbook and greeted Sam with a warm smile. "Greetings, my lord. What brings you down here?"

Sam sighed heavily, and started to pace back and forth below the deck of his ship while Petter, his trusted wizard, watched him with concern.

"We need to reach the next territory as soon as possible, Petter," Sam said with urgency. "I need to convince them to join us in our mission."

"I understand your urgency, my boy," Petter replied, "but we must be cautious. The water is our magic cloak, hiding us from those who would wish us harm. Once we set foot on land, we lose that advantage, and we must be sure that we have enough power to remain hidden."

"But we've been sailing for weeks, Petter," Sam protested. "We need more allies if we are to succeed in our mission."

"I know, Sam," Petter said soothingly. "But we must remember that this is a delicate balance. We cannot reveal ourselves too soon, or we risk everything."

Sam sighed, knowing that Petter was right. The wizard had been with him since he was a child, always guiding him with his wise counsel.

"I trust you, Petter," Sam said finally. "I just hope that we can convince them to join us soon."

"I will do my best to ensure that we are prepared when the time comes," Petter promised.

Sam nodded, feeling slightly better. He knew that Petter would do everything in his power to help him succeed in his mission, and he was grateful to have such a loyal and wise wizard by his side.

With that, Sam made his way back up to the deck to keep watch over the ship and its crew. Despite his years of experience, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, that something had changed.

Sam had always known that his destiny was to reclaim what was rightfully his. His family's legacy - to become the King that unites the Moon and Crescent communities. And he was determined to fulfil that destiny. But first, he needed to make sure he had the support of both packs. As a young Alpha, he began approaching the packs that were based by the ocean to claim their loyalty, he needed allies, and he was determined to find them.

However, there was one problem that frustrated him. Sam couldn't travel too far from the sea. Traveling too far inland was not an option. The further he got from the sea, the cloaking spell that had been hiding them for all these years was losing its power, leaving him vulnerable to his enemies. He couldn't risk being exposed to his enemies, who were always on the lookout for any opportunity to strike.

Despite the challenges, Sam remained determined. He knew he had to be patient and gather as much support as possible before making his move. He continued to focus on securing the loyalty of the coastal packs and building up his strength.He knew that in order to claim his throne and kingdom, he must address his enemies first, and to do so, he needed allies.

As the night fell, the stars came out, and the moon shone down on the ocean, creating a path of light on the water. The sailors were now working in shifts, keeping a lookout for any signs of danger.

Sam retired to his cabin for a few hours of sleep, knowing that his sailors would alert him if there was any trouble.

As Sam lay down on his bedroll, he couldn't help but think of his sister Elena. He missed her dearly and wished she was here with him, navigating this uncertain territory. He wondered how she would handle the situation and what advice she would give him. Elena always had a way of seeing things simply and finding solutions that others couldn't.

As he lay in his bed, staring up at the ceiling, his mind drifted back to that fateful night. Sam felt a pang of longing as he thought about the last time he had seen her. It was just before his father's death. He couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt that he had failed to protect Elena. She was always so strong, so capable, and he couldn't shake the feeling that he should have done more to keep her safe.

As he thought about her, he remembered the way she always seemed to know exactly what to do in any situation. She had a natural talent for leadership, and he couldn't help but wonder how she would handle this difficult situation he found himself in and he couldn't help but wish that she was here with him now. He knew that she would have the perfect words to calm his worries and find a way forward.

He knew she would be a valuable ally and advisor, a truly great Queen.

Sam closed his eyes, trying to calm his racing thoughts and take comfort in the memory of his sister's strength and wisdom.