My Pups’ Blood for His Lover
I whispered, placing a wreath I had woven from moon-grass and silver anemones on top of the jade casket, "you can rest here in peace, under the Moon Goddess's protection."
Lucian had been standing behind me. Only when I turned around did he walk over and take my hand.
"She would be smiling," he said softly. "Her child has become a queen."
I rested my head against his shoulder.
For once, I truly felt a profound sense of safety.
The unification ceremony was set for the night of the full moon, one month later.
On that day, the Northern Kingdom and Black Moon officially merged into one.
The new pack would be named the Twin Moons Pack.