MasukElla's POVFive years later.Luna was twenty-five now. And she was magnificent.She had grown into a leader. A true Alpha Queen. Strong. Wise. Compassionate. The packs flourished under her rule. Peace reigned. The world was better because of her.But to me, she was still my little girl. My baby. My heart.---The CottageKael and I still lived in the cottage.It was small. Humble. Surrounded by trees and flowers and memories. We had lived there for over twenty years. It was home.Luna visited often. Every week. Sometimes more.She would sit with me in the garden. Talk about her day. Her challenges. Her dreams."I don't know how you did it, Mama," she said one day."Did what?""Raised me. Protected me. Loved me. While also dealing with everything else."I smiled."I did it because I had to. Because you were worth it."She looked at me. Those golden eyes. So wise. So ancient."You're amazing.""No. I'm just a mother."She hugged me."That's what makes you amazing."---The Grandchildren
Ella's POVTen years later.Luna was twenty 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.More powerful than anyone had ever imagined.She had mastered her abilities. Healing. Telekinesis. Empathy. She could shift into her wolf—beautiful. Golden. Radiant. She could run for miles without tiring. Fight for hours without stopping.She was a prodigy. A miracle. The child of prophecy.But to me, she was still Luna. My daughter. My heart. My everything.---The DecisionLuna came to me one day.She was standing in the garden. Looking at the flowers. Her face was calm. Peaceful."Mama?""Yes, baby?""Can I talk to you?"I walked toward her. Stood beside her."Of course."She was quiet for a moment. Then she spoke."I've made a decision.""What kind of decision?"She turned to look at me."I want to take the crown."I felt my hear
Ella'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 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
Kael's POVAt hockey practice today, I felt something weird toward my teammates. The energy was off. The way they looked at me. The way they whispered when they thought I couldn't hear.Damon stayed late at practice. That was normal. He always stayed late. He wanted to prove he was the best. But to







