Chapter Fifty-Eight: A New DawnThe moon hung high above the valley.Bright.Silent.Watching.The First Gate stood before them, its ancient stone gleaming beneath silver light. The six crimson seals burned like dying embers, while the first silver seal pulsed steadily, waiting.Waiting for its Queen.Raven stepped forward.Nightfire stirred within her, not with anger this time...But with understanding.She finally knew what it wanted.Not to destroy.Not to conquer.To protect.Ragnar slipped his hand into hers."You know what to do."It wasn't a question.Raven smiled softly."I think I always did."The mate bond flared between them, warm and steady.Not demanding.Not pulling.Simply...Whole.Selene watched quietly."This is your choice now."Kael nodded."No one else's."Thorne placed a hand on Raven's shoulder."Whatever happens...""...your pack stands with you."Luca smirked."You didn't think we'd let you do something world-ending without us, did you?"Raven laughed, shakin
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