My heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic bird trapped in a cage of bone. Tonight was the night. The Moon Blessing. The air smelled of damp earth and woodsmoke. Thousands of pack members gathered in the clearing, their whispers a low hum that made my skin itch. I scanned the crowd for Kael. My Kael. Soon, he would be the Alpha, and I would be his Luna. The thought made my stomach flip, but in the good way. I gripped the fabric of my white ceremonial dress, the silk cool against my sweaty palms.I headed toward the back of the packhouse, away from the prying eyes of the elders. Kael had sent a note earlier. Meet me in the private den, it said. Five minutes before the moon hits its peak.My feet felt light. I was Lyra, the girl who had everything. The daughter of a high ranking family. The destined mate of the future King.I pushed open the heavy oak door of the den. It didn't creak. It slid open like it was waiting for me. The scent hit me first. Sweat, musk, and the floral perfu
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