Rejected by her Alpha Mate Colin
And so, Esmeralda decided to stay with Judas until the very end.
She lies in the clearing, embracing the lifeless and decapitated body of Judas while the sun rises from the distant mountains. She suffers a slow and painful death, with her skin burning, her heart filled with guilt and love, and her mind hoping to find Judas in another life.
That puts an end to the decade-long reign of Judas.
Once again, the creatures were free to roam without the watchful eyes of Judas. There was a celebration, and a rule has been made.