LOGINElla's POVFive years later.Luna was ten years old now.She was tall. Strong. Beautiful. With her father's dark hair and those golden eyes that saw everything. She was kind. Smart. Brave. Everything I had ever hoped she would be.And she was powerful.So powerful.She could move things with her mind. Heal wounds with a touch. Feel emotions from miles away. She could shift now too. Her wolf was beautiful. Golden. Radiant. Just like her.She was a prodigy. A miracle. The child of prophecy.But to me, she was just Luna. My daughter. My heart. My everything.---The QuestionLuna came to me one day.She was sitting on the porch, watching the sunset. Her face was serious. Thoughtful."Mama?""Yes, baby?""Can I ask you something?"I sat down beside her."Of course."She was quiet for a moment. Then she spoke."Am I going to be the Alpha Queen someday?"I looked at her. My heart ached."Do you want to be?"She shrugged."I don't know. Everyone says I'm supposed to be. Everyone says I'm the
Ella's POVThree years later.Luna was five years old now.She was tall for her age. Strong. Beautiful. With her father's dark hair and my eyes—well, the golden eyes of the Goddess. She was perfect.And she was powerful.So powerful.She could move things with her mind. Heal wounds with a touch. Feel emotions from miles away. She was a prodigy. A miracle. The child of prophecy.But to me, she was just Luna. My daughter. My heart. My everything.---The First DayIt was Luna's first day of school.I was more nervous than she was."What if the other kids don't like me?" she asked.I knelt down in front of her. Took her hands."They're going to love you.""But what if they don't?""Then they're missing out."She smiled. A small, uncertain smile."Okay, Mama."I kissed her forehead."Be good. Learn lots. And remember—I love you.""I love you too, Mama."She ran off to join the other children. I watched her go. My heart ached. My eyes filled with tears.Kael wrapped his arm around me."She
Ella's POVSix months after the final battle.Six months of peace. Six months of healing. Six months of watching Luna grow.She was two years old now. Running. Jumping. Climbing everything. Talking in full sentences. Asking questions about everything."Why is the sky blue, Mama?""Why do birds fly?""Why is Uncle Damon so silly?"I answered every question. Every single one. Because I wanted her to know that her voice mattered. That her curiosity was a gift. That she was loved.She was perfect.And the world was finally safe.---The New NormalLife settled into something beautiful.Kael and I moved into our own home. A small cottage on the edge of the pack grounds. Surrounded by trees. Quiet. Peaceful.It was perfect.We had a garden. Luna loved to play in it. She would run through the flowers. Laugh. Dance. Make them bloom with her power.She didn't know she was doing it. She just thought the flowers were happy to see her.And maybe they were.---The PackThe packs were united.It w
Ella's POVThe sun was high when they came.I stood on the ridge overlooking the valley. Luna in my arms. Kael beside me. My father on my other side. Behind us, the united packs. Thousands of wolves. Ready. Waiting.And across the valley, the darkness.Malachar's army stretched as far as the eye could see. Dark wolves. Rogues. Creatures of shadow. Their eyes glowed red. Their snarls echoed across the valley.But this time, I wasn't afraid.This time, I was ready."Remember the plan," my father said. "We hold the line. We protect Luna. We fight."I nodded."We fight."---The SignalMalachar raised his hand.The army charged."Now!" my father shouted.Our army moved. Wolves poured down the ridge. Into the valley. Toward the enemy.The world exploded.Snarls. Screams. Blood. Chaos.I stayed on the ridge. Luna in my arms. Guards around us. My job wasn't to fight. My job was to protect her.But I wanted to fight. I wanted to be down there. With Kael. With my father. With my pack.I couldn
Ella's POVOne month after the battle.One month of peace. One month of healing. One month of watching Luna grow.She was sixteen months old now. Walking. Running. Talking more every day. She said Mama. Dada. Gamma. Papa. And a hundred other words that made my heart swell.She was perfect.But she was also powerful.The light that had saved us during the battle had faded. But her power hadn't. It was still there. Growing. Waiting."She doesn't know her own strength," Morrigan said. "We need to teach her. Guide her. Before it's too late."I looked at Luna. She was playing with her blocks. Making them float. Making them dance."She's just a baby.""She is. But she's also the most powerful being in the world. And that power needs to be controlled."I nodded."I know."---The Training BeginsWe started training Luna.Not hard. Not intense. Just simple exercises. Simple lessons."Feel the power," Morrigan would say. "Feel it inside you. Feel it flow through you."Luna would tilt her head.
Ella's POVThe dawn was red.I stood at the window, Luna in my arms, watching the sun rise over the mountains. The sky looked like it was bleeding. Beautiful. Ominous.Today was the day.The scouts had reported back an hour ago. Malachar's army was on the move. Marching toward us. Thousands strong. Dark. Deadly.They would be here by noon."Are you ready?" Kael asked.I turned to look at him. My mate. My rock. My everything."No," I said honestly. "But I have to be."He walked toward me. Took my hand."We've prepared. We've trained. We've united the packs. We're as ready as we'll ever be."I nodded."I know."He kissed my forehead."We're going to win."I looked at Luna. She was awake. Those golden eyes staring up at me. Calm. Peaceful."Ma," she said."I know, baby. Ma's here."---The GoodbyeI handed Luna to my mom."Take care of her," I said. "Keep her safe."My mom held Luna tight. Tears in her eyes."I will. I promise."I kissed Luna's forehead."Ma loves you, baby. More than an
Ella's POV The bleachers are cold as hell, but I don't care. Damon's out on the ice, skating laps like he's the only person in the world. The rink lights make his jersey glow. His blades cut clean lines behind him, and I could watch him forever. Practice ended twenty minutes ago. Everyone els
Ella's POV"You know they say miracles don't happen without a reason. And I know a queen when I see one."Kael's voice came from behind me. His arms wrapped around my waist. I felt warm. Safe. Loved.I turned around and kissed him on the lips.Right there in the middle of the hallway. In front of e
Ella's POV When I got to school this morning, I went straight to the library to return some of the books I had borrowed. The halls were already alive with movement. Students filled every corner—laughing loudly, gossiping in small circles, lockers slamming shut in uneven rhythms. The air felt thick
Kael's POVI never expected Angel would go this far just to be with me.When Damon told me everything, I didn't believe him at first. The pain he was feeling from the fight with Sara and Angel was real. I could see it on his face. The blood. The bruises. The way he could barely move.But I wasn't a







