The moon was full and unyielding, bathing the Sanctuary’s courtyard in silver light that shimmered like liquid glass. All around, wolves from every pack had gathered—light, shadow, and those caught in between. Their wrist-marks pulsed faintly, mirroring the fractured balance in the world.At the center stood Iris, her gown a cascade of white silk and threads of starlight. The crescent scepter felt like molten iron in her grasp, heavy not just with power but with the weight of centuries. Her daughter, Liora, knelt before her, golden eyes downcast but burning with both resolve and fear.“You don’t need to be perfect, Liora,” Iris whispered, her voice carrying only to her daughter’s ears. “You just need to be true.”“But what if my truth isn’t enough?” Liora murmured back, her voice trembling.“It will be,” Iris said, lifting her chin. “Because I believe in you.”And then Iris raised the scepter high.“By the blessing of the moon and the sacrifice of those who came before, I name you Lio
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