Riven Duskwood, 54, once led his pack with pride, guarding them beneath moonlit pines. One fateful night, his choice led them into a trap. Gunfire shattered the dark, and by the time he arrived, his pack was gone. Alone, he vanished into the woods, guilt weighing heavy through the years. He built a quiet life, hiding from the world and his past. Each winter reminded him of all he'd lost — until a chance at redemption appeared, and the forest offered him purpose once more.