LOGINBy the time I returned to my room after dinner, the nausea had subsided enough for me to forget about it for a little while.Edwin had noticed that I barely touched my food, of course. He had asked if I was feeling unwell, and I had assured him that I was fine. I blamed my lack of appetite on the day’s activities, and although he looked unconvinced, he didn’t press me.Now, as I stood before my wardrobe preparing for my bath, I was beginning to wonder whether I should have told him the truth.Perhaps I should have.But what was there to tell him? I had felt nauseous, thrown up once, and recovered. It wasn’t as though I were seriously ill.I was still debating whether to mention it when Agatha walked into the room carrying a few of my nightdresses.“Which one would you like tonight?” she asked, holding up a pale blue nightdress and a cream-colored one.“The blue one, please.”She placed the cream one back in the wardrobe and laid the blue nightdress across my bed.“Are you going to bat
Elara’s PovBy the time evening arrived, I had almost managed to put my earlier conversation with Edwin behind me.I had spent the afternoon trying to distract myself with the remaining coronation preparations, reviewing the arrangements and asking questions whenever something seemed unclear. There was still so much to learn about Icefall’s traditions, and I wanted everything to go smoothly when the day finally arrived.I didn’t want my worries about Kael to ruin what should have been one of the happiest moments of my life.Besides, Edwin had made his position clear. He wanted me to enjoy my coronation, and I intended to do exactly that.As evening approached, I returned to my room to freshen up before dinner. After changing into a simple dress, I brushed my hair, checked my appearance in the mirror, and headed out.The corridor leading to the dining hall was relatively quiet. A few servants hurried past me, carrying trays and making their final preparations for the evening meal. From
Elara’s POVThe closer my coronation approached, the more difficult it became to ignore the thought of seeing Kael again.I had tried to convince myself that his presence wouldn’t matter. After everything that had happened between us, I had no reason to be nervous about meeting him. He was my past, and I had already found a future I wanted to hold on to.Yet, every time I remembered that he would receive an invitation as the Alpha of Moonridge, an uncomfortable feeling settled in my stomach.It wasn’t because I wanted him back.At least, that was what I kept telling myself.I simply didn’t want to see him. I didn’t want to hear his voice, look into his eyes, or be reminded of the woman I had been when I lived under his roof.I didn’t want Moonridge anywhere near the life I was building in Icefall.Unfortunately, I couldn’t prevent the pack from inviting its neighboring Alphas to my coronation simply because I wanted to avoid one of them , and that was what troubled me the most.I was
I woke up the following morning with a strange feeling in my chest.For a few moments, I remained beneath the covers, staring at the ceiling while the events of the previous evening replayed in my mind.Edwin had announced before the entire pack that I was his mate and that he intended to make me his Luna and had told me about my coronation.The thought alone was enough to make my heart flutter.I had once been a Luna, but that life felt like a distant memory now. At Moonridge, I had worn the title without truly understanding how lonely a woman could feel while standing beside the man she loved. I had possessed the position, the responsibilities, and the respect that came with being an Alpha’s mate, yet I had spent countless nights wondering whether I was enough.Now, I had the opportunity to become a Luna again.Only this time, I would not be fighting to prove that I deserved my place beside my mate.Edwin had already chosen me and somehow, that made the thought of wearing another cr
Elara’s POVBy the time evening arrived, the entire packhouse seemed unusually busy.Servants hurried through the hallways, warriors gathered in small groups, and the dining hall was filled with more excitement than I had seen in days.I had spent most of the afternoon thinking about what Elder Elijah had told us.The missing merchant, the questions about Icefall’s defenses and most troubling of all, his interest in me.Edwin had assured me that his warriors would investigate the matter, but I couldn’t completely shake the uneasiness it had left behind.Still, I had other things to think about.Like the promise Edwin had made at the cabin about my coronation as Luna of icefall.Every time the thought crossed my mind, my stomach fluttered.I had been a Luna before, but that experience had left me with more painful memories than happy ones. The idea of standing before an entire pack again, knowing everyone would be looking at me, was both exciting and frightening.Yet, whenever I though
Elara’s POVI stood by the window, watching Edwin speak to the soldier outside.I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but I could tell from their expressions that something was wrong.The soldier looked exhausted, his clothes covered in dust as though he had travelled a considerable distance. Edwin listened without interrupting, occasionally asking questions that made the soldier gesture toward the direction of Icefall.Then Edwin’s expression hardened.My stomach tightened. What could have happened?I stepped away from the window, trying to convince myself that I was worrying unnecessarily.Icefall had only recently recovered from a war. Surely, we were entitled to a little peace.A few moments later, the cabin door opened.Edwin walked inside, closing it behind him.“What happened?” I asked immediately.He looked at me, and whatever he saw in my expression made him sigh.“Nothing has happened to the pack. At least, not yet.”“Not yet?” I repeated. “Edwin, you’re making me nervous.”







