The Moonstone Hall hummed with suppressed tension. My father, Alpha Theron Silvermoon, slammed his fist on the stone dais. His deep, rumbling voice echoed through the chamber, carrying the weight of centuries of tradition.“Today, the Moon Goddess will choose a mate for Nova, my only daughter, and the voice of the Goddess on earth. The man she chooses will be the next Alpha of the Silvermoon Pack.”I stepped forward, my silver gown whispering against the cold stone floor, and rested my fingertips on the moonstone. It warmed beneath my touch, thrumming with the same ancient power that ran through my veins. I could feel the Goddess’s presence, faint but unmistakeable, waiting to speak.“Each heir will place a drop of blood on the stone,” I said, my voice clear and steady. No one dared interrupt me. “The Goddess’s chosen will make it glow with pure silver light.” The first three younger heirs exchanged glances. I could see the hunger for the Alpha’s throne in their eyes, sharp as a w
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