Her thirst for vengeance
The chamber erupted into stunned murmurs.
“She is not perfect,” Lady Catherine admitted, “but she is strong. She has endured betrayal, cruelty, and loss, and still she stands here. That strength, that heart, makes her worthy to be Luna of the south.”
I blinked rapidly, my chest aching. I couldn’t believe this was Lady Catherine speaking—defending me. Praising me.
“And more than that,” she added, her voice carrying through the chamber, “I am proud that she is my son’s mate.”