The Luna My Alpha Regrets Losing
“No succession has been decided.”
The High Priestess explained that ancient royal terminology had never been consistent. *Heir* could mean a descendant of the bloodline, a successor, a protected member of the family, or a child connected to some ancient oath entirely separate from any throne.
The inscription didn’t necessarily mean my children were destined to inherit Silverfang.
I felt relief at the distinction.
“They will not be given a destiny,” I said firmly, “simply because someone carved words into wood centuries ago.”
She agreed completely.