JUDGEMENT NIGHT Samantha's POVEveryone was gathered at the clearing, under the full moon. The woods stretched ahead of us, dark and dense with ancient oaks and pines. Torches burned around the perimeter, with an inner ring casting light around the stage at the center of the gathering. Murmurs of excitement and whispers of anticipation filled the night air. I stood beside Alaric, just outside the stage. My parents stood ahead of us, and we were surrounded by family — my grandparents, Adam, and Luna Tamia. Alaric’s guardians stayed close. Gavin carried Adrian over his head, little hands gripping his forehead as Adrian leaned forward to get a clear view of the night. The pack elders stood to the left, Dad’s council to the right, while Silverbane warriors surrounded the entire clearing. My eyes drifted across to Finn and his parents. My chest tightened. Lily was nowhere to be seen.Finn stood expressionless, but I knew he was in pain both physically and emotionally. It was
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