The Luna’s Return
“But I know what’s at stake. The council expects a Luna. The pack needs a symbol of unity. If Selene comes late, she’ll find you already alone at the center. What message does that send?”
I looked away, biting the inside of my cheek until I tasted blood.
I hated that he was right.
I hated that I was even listening.
Lucien paused, then said quietly, “Her name is Maera. She’s one of the elders’ daughters. Been around the palace a while now. Kind. Obedient. Smart. She knows this is temporary — if Selene walks in, Maera will step away.”
I stood, slowly. My body ached from the fight, from the waiting, from the weight of a hundred choices.
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