Chosen by the cursed Alpha king
she said softly, “it wasn’t your fault. You’re learning. And they’ll understand once they see you care, once they see that you’re still protecting them.”
I nodded, though my hands still trembled slightly. The other pups were slowly approaching, curiosity outweighing fear. One brave little boy tugged at my sleeve. “Can you try again, Luna?”
I shook my head quickly. “Not today,” I said firmly, though my voice carried a tremor. “Magic is not a toy. You must understand that it can hurt as much as it helps.”
The teacher, who had been watching silently from the back, stepped forward. “Luna Lena,” she said, voice calm but firm, “you saved him. That’s what matters. But the children need to learn too