Chapter 17: The Lunar Night

As I gingerly lifted the emerald dress from the box, a surge of emotions welled up within me. The exquisite fabric shimmered under the soft glow of the room, reflecting the anticipation that danced in my eyes. It was a garment of transformation, symbolizing not only the grandeur of the lunar festival but also a personal milestone in my journey.

The lunar festival had always held a mystique that eluded me, even in my earlier years when my father still reigned as the alpha of the pack. I had been confined to the confines of my room, locked away from the festivities and celebrations. My weakness, a trait my father despised, had deemed me unworthy of participating in the pack's sacred traditions. It was my strong brothers who had basked in his love and admiration, while I remained hidden, a forgotten entity in the shadows.

But tonight, everything had changed. Against all odds, I found myself on the cusp of joining the pack's most significant celebration—the lunar festival, a moment when