Elara's POVThe great hall was transformed once again.But this time, there was no crown. No formal ceremony. No weight of expectation. This was a celebration, pure and simple. A gathering to honor the newest life in the Lycan Kingdom.Arthur.The hall was filled with laughter and music. Tables groaned under the weight of roasted meats and fresh bread and sweet cakes. Flowers cascaded from every surface. Children ran between the legs of adults, their giggles echoing off the stone walls. Warriors who had once fought side by side now clapped each other on the back and shared tankards of ale.I stood at the center of it all, Arthur in my arms, his tiny face peeking out from the white linen blanket. His gold eyes were wide, taking in the crowd, the lights, the noise. He did not cry. He simply watched, his small fingers curling and uncurling against my chest."He is not afraid," Lucian said, appearing at my side. His hand found my waist, warm and steady."He is not afraid of anything," I s
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