ASCENSION & ASH
Kiera's POV
Holding my daughter close to my chest, I used my body to cover her. "No. Absolutely not. She's just a baby. I won't risk her."
Kai continued to glare at me with shining eyes. The old one’s voice was kind, patient and yet still firm. "She has your blood, Luna. Alpha and Luna blended in a way no wolf had ever managed. She’s more resilient than you realize. Stronger than you know."
"She’s three days old," I told her. My voice cracked. “She can’t even hold her head up. She’s supposed to channel power through an ancient crown?”
“Because she doesn’t have to maintain it,” the old one said through Kai’s mouth. "She only has to provide it. The crown will do the rest. I will guide the energy. Kai will direct it. You will protect her. And your mate will ground you all
