LOGINFor a moment, Aurora couldn't speak. Her eyes moved from the ring to Cassian's face. She looked toward the guests. Lila was already crying. Evelyne had both hands clasped in front of her chest, smiling through her own tears. Nanny Miriam was wiping her eyes. Edgar stood among the guests, looking unusually emotional. Even Gareth's usual composed expression had softened.Aurora turned back toward Cassian. “You planned all of this?”Cassian smiled. “I did.”“You let me think today was only my Luna ceremony?”“I wanted to surprise you.”Aurora laughed through her tears. “You're unbelievable.”“Is that a yes?”She looked at the man standing before her. The man who had never asked her to become smaller to fit into his world. The man who had supported her dreams, respected her choices, and loved her even on the days she struggled to love herself.She thought about the little bakery she had dreamed of opening. The letters she had written. The difficult nights she had survived. And the life sh
The morning of the ceremony arrived beneath a clear sky. Sunlight poured over Moonveil Palace, illuminating the silver rooftops and the crescent moon emblems carved into its grand entrance. White and pale blue flowers decorated the balconies, while silver ribbons fluttered gently in the morning breeze.Throughout the kingdom, preparations had begun before sunrise. Royal guards stood along the palace pathways. Servants carried the final arrangements into the main hall, and members of the royal council gathered to welcome the representatives from the surrounding territories.Today was an important day for Moonveil. Their future Luna would officially receive her position. And although Aurora had spent the previous evening preparing herself for that responsibility, she had no idea that the day held another surprise. A much bigger one.Inside Aurora's dressing room, Evelyne was making the final adjustments to her ceremonial gown. The pale blue dress flowed gracefully to the floor, its long
The morning began with an unusual amount of activity throughout Moonveil Palace. Servants moved between the corridors carrying flower arrangements, folded fabrics, and carefully wrapped decorations. Several royal guards stood near the eastern entrance, checking the arrival of supply carriages.Aurora noticed the commotion while walking toward the breakfast hall. She slowed her steps when two servants hurried past her, carrying a large arrangement of white flowers.“Good morning, Luna!”Aurora smiled and stepped aside. “Good morning. Those flowers look beautiful.”“Thank you, Luna.”The servants continued down the corridor. Aurora watched them disappear around the corner before turning toward the breakfast hall. She had expected the palace to be busy because of the upcoming ceremony, but the preparations seemed more extensive than she remembered.Perhaps the royal council had requested additional arrangements. She didn't think much of it. After all, tomorrow was an important day for Mo
That evening, the main hall was almost finished being decorated. White and pale blue flowers filled several corners of the room. Silver fabric framed the stage, while the chandelier's light reflected softly off the crescent moon carving on Luna's chair.Aurora stood near the entrance, surveying the results of their preparations. Evelyne approached her.“Tomorrow, this place will be filled with members of the royal family, regional leaders, and pack representatives.”Aurora nodded. “I know.”“Are you nervous?”“A little.”Evelyne smiled. “That's normal.”Aurora looked toward the stage. “I'm afraid of making mistakes.”“You might make a few mistakes. Everyone does.”Aurora turned to look at her. Evelyne continued in a gentle voice.“What matters is that you're willing to learn, listen, and correct your decisions when necessary. You don't have to know all the answers from the start.”Aurora nodded slowly. She looked at Luna's chair once more. Back when she was still at Silver Pine, she h
As evening approached, Evelyne led Aurora to the dressing room that would be used to select her ceremonial attire. Inside the room, several gowns had been laid out on mannequins. There was an ivory-white dress with silver embroidery, a pale blue dress with long sleeves and delicate floral details, and a cream-colored dress with a simple cut and fabric that draped softly.Aurora looked at them all, feeling a little nervous. “Do I really have to choose one of these?”Evelyne laughed. “Of course. You can’t attend Luna’s coronation ceremony in the clothes you usually wear to bake bread.”Aurora glanced at the apron still folded in her hands. “But I like my apron.”“And you can still like it.” Evelyne smiled. “But for this ceremony, let’s find something that makes you feel both comfortable and special.”She pointed toward the pale blue dress. “How about that one?”Aurora stepped closer and touched the fabric. It was soft, with silver embroidery resembling delicate branches and tiny flowers
Preparations for the decorations went on all morning. Aurora, Evelyne, and several palace officials gathered in the hall to discuss colors, floral arrangements, and the seating layout. The first design featured deep red and gold flowers with very opulent decorations.Aurora studied it for a moment before shaking her head slowly. “It's beautiful, but it feels a bit too heavy.”Evelyne raised an eyebrow. “I thought so too. Do you want something simpler?”Aurora nodded. “How about we use white flowers, green leaves, and a touch of pale blue? I want this hall to feel warm, not like a place that makes people afraid to speak.”One of the staff members jotted down her suggestion. “Would you like more flowers along the aisle?”Aurora considered it. “Just a few arrangements. Nothing that would block the guests' path. I'd also like to make sure there's enough seating for the older members of the pack.”Evelyne smiled with satisfaction. “That's a great idea. We can set up extra seating along the







