The sun rose on the day of the Moon Ceremony, painting the sky in shades of soft gold and deep violet, casting a warm, magical light over every corner of Blackwood Manor. From the moment I woke up, the house was alive with noise and joy—servants rushing back and forth carrying flowers, silk ribbons, and golden lanterns, music drifting softly through the open windows, voices calling out greetings and blessings to one another. The whole pack had gathered, traveling from miles around to witness the most important day of their year, the day their future Alpha would take his mate and secure the future of their bloodline.
But for me, everything felt quiet, soft, and dreamlike. I moved through the rooms like I was floating, my mind still reeling from everything that had happened the night before
