Chapter 17
Sanctuary Found
They step into the hidden valley, a place of lush greenery and abundant food, untouched by the winter's harshness. Relief washes over the weary travelers.
The wind, which had been a biting, relentless foe for so long, now sang a soft, welcoming tune as Corvus led the way. He tilted his head, listening. It wasn't just the rustle of leaves or the murmur of distant water; it was a symphony of life, a vibrant hum that spoke of warmth and sustenance. He felt it deep in his bones, a resonance that pulsed with the very earth beneath his talons. Beside him, the wolf pups, their fur dusted with snow, trotted with a renewed spring in their steps. Luna, ever the most eager, nudged Corvus with her wet nose.
"Are we there, Corvus? Are we *really* there?" Her tail gave a hopeful thump against the snow.
Corvus dipped his beak in a nod, a thrill of pure joy bubbling up inside him. "The wind sings it, Luna. The trees whisper it. This is it."
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