trust-and-reconciliation

Johanna, weakened by illness, engages with Woodcarver and other packs to plan a rescue involving gunpowder and stealth routes. The arrival of an injured Tine fragment of Scriber, named Ja, reveals the brutal attack that killed Scriber and raises questions about survival, identity, and trust among the packs. Despite medical limitations and internal conflicts, Johanna resolves to trust the packs in honor of Scriber’s wishes.