AMARIS’S POV “Who knows for sure?” She tilted her head slightly, reflectively. “The lesson to be learned here, nonetheless, is that the Goddess doesn’t judge by strength or physical ability alone. Certain people are blessed in different ways. Unlikely ways. You must keep this in mind—you were chosen for a reason, Amaris. And therefore, you must find that reason. “Perhaps the love between Alpha King Edward and Luna Morana had been the key to her success. Or perhaps we are all wrong, and the Goddess judged by a different standard altogether. Whatever it is, you shouldn’t lose hope so easily. Think of Luna Morana as a role model, a woman once assumed a disgrace. "Moreover, you still have a month to prepare. I trust that by the end of your training, your spirit will be settled—perhaps even

