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CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: The Morning AfterKaira’s POVMorning came too soon.The light slipped into my room like it always did, soft and quiet. But today it felt sharp. It reminded me that night was over. Our secret room was gone. The world was awake again.I lay still for a long time.Liam had left before the sun rose. He always did. There was no sign he had been there. No sound. No trace.Only the memory of his arms around me.I sat up slowly and pressed my hand to my chest. My heart felt heavy but steady.Be strong, he had said.I got dressed in my plain brown dress. I tied my hair back. I looked like any other servant girl in the pack house.No one would guess what I knew.No one would guess who I belonged to.When I stepped into the hallway, the house was already busy.Voices filled the air.“Move those flowers to the front hall.”“The white cloth goes on the long table.”“Where is Lucy’s gown?”The word gown made my stomach twist.I walked down the stairs carefully. I kept my face c

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: The Letter in the WallsKaira’s POVI could not sleep.After everyone found out the truth about my birth, the house felt different. The walls felt too close. The whispers grew louder. Every servant looked at me in a new way. It was not because they felt sorry for me, and it was not out of kindness. It was fear.Royal blood. Those words followed me everywhere.By morning, the Great Council sent another message. They wanted proof. They did not want stories or rumors. They wanted real proof. If I was truly the lost child of Luna Elara, the Council would demand papers, witnesses, and a blood test. Until then, I was seen as a problem.I went into Liam’s study. He looked very tired, but he stood up straight."They will test your blood," he said quietly."How?" I asked."With old magic," he answered. "Sacred stones. The royal family has a special mark in their blood. The stones will react to it."My stomach hurt with worry. "And if it does not react?"He did not answer

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX: Blood Under the Moon Kaira’s POV The day of the special blood test came without any warning sounds. No bells rang, no trumpets blew, and nobody made a loud announcement to the pack. Yet, everyone knew what day it was. You could feel the worry and nervousness heavy in the air. The servants moved through the house very quietly, trying not to make a sound. The guard warriors stood much straighter than usual, keeping their eyes open for any sign of trouble. By the time the sun began to go down, the whole pack had walked to the quiet, sacred area behind the old stone temple. The trees surrounded the space, making it feel very secret. The leaders of the pack, called the Council, stood together in a half-circle. An old leader named Elder Miriam held a sharp, cold ceremonial knife in her hand. In the very middle of the circle, a shallow bowl made of dark stone rested on top of a tall pillar. Liam stood right next to me. I could feel the heat coming from his body, and i

CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT: The Blood Moon Secret Kaira’s povThe forest was completely restless that night. Every tree seemed to move in the wind, and the usual nighttime sounds felt loud and tense.I could not sleep at all. I lay awake in my bed, staring up at the dark ceiling while a single word repeated over and over in my head like a heavy drumbeat: prophecy. It was a terrifying word. It felt incredibly old, heavy, and full of danger. It changed everything I thought I knew about myself and my life.When the meeting ended, Liam walked me back to the main pack house. We did not speak a single word to each other on the way. The silence between us was thick with worry. I looked around and noticed that everything had changed overnight. Strong pack warriors were standing guard at every single corner, along every hallway, and outside every doorway. The whole place was locked down.But as I walked past them, a cold feeling settled deep in my stomach. I knew the truth. The real danger wasn't w

CHAPTER FORTY: Eyes in the ShadowsKaira’s POVThe ride back from the hidden waterfall felt very peaceful at first. The sun was much lower in the sky now, pouring a warm, golden light right through the thick branches of the trees. Liam rode his horse right beside mine, keeping a close eye on our surroundings. Every now and then, his large hand would gently brush against mine as our horses walked side by side. It was a silent gesture, but it felt incredibly grounding to me. For a little while, I felt like I could actually breathe normally again. It felt as though the heavy weight of the upcoming summit and all the stressful scheming of our enemies didn’t even exist.But I was too relaxed, and I completely failed to notice the subtle movement happening at the very edge of the dense forest. I didn’t see the slight rustle in the green bushes, or the quiet shadow that kept following us just beyond our line of sight, hiding perfectly in the dark spaces between the trees.When we finally rea