A pillar of silver light pierced the heavens.
The entire forest fell silent.
Every werewolf bowed instinctively, unable to resist the divine presence.
The graceful woman stepped forward, her white gown flowing like moonlight across the earth. Her silver hair shimmered, and her eyes held centuries of sorrow.
"The Moon Goddess..."
The Moon Priest lay flat on the ground, trembling.
"No one has seen her for a thousand years."
Lyra stared at the woman before her.
"You... are the Moon Goddess?"
The goddess smiled gently.
"Yes, my child."
"I have watched over you since the day you were born."
Lyra's heart pounded.
"Then why?"
Her voice cracked with emotion.
"Why did you let Lucian reject me?"
"Why did you let me suffer?"
Tears rolled down her cheeks.
"I prayed to you..."
"I begged you..."
"But you never answered."
The Moon Goddess closed her eyes.
When she opened them again, tears glistened within them.
"I heard every prayer."
"But fate is cruel."
"I could not interfere."
Lyra shook her head.
"I don't understand."
"You will."
The goddess raised her hand.
A glowing silver orb appeared between them.
"Look."
The orb expanded, revealing scenes from a thousand years ago.
Lyra gasped.
She saw a magnificent kingdom built upon the clouds.
Kael stood proudly beside a beautiful young queen.
The queen looked exactly like Lyra.
Together, they ruled over wolves, dragons, and ancient spirits in peace.
Then the sky turned black.
The Abyss King marched across the land with an endless army.
Cities burned.
Mountains crumbled.
Millions perished.
In the final battle, the queen sacrificed herself to seal the Abyss King away.
Before disappearing, she looked at Kael with tears in her eyes.
"Find me again..."
"In our next life."
The vision vanished.
Lyra staggered backward.
"I..."
"I was..."
Kael walked toward her.
"You were my wife."
"My Queen."
"My first mate."
The words echoed through the forest.
Lucian felt his heart shatter.
He finally understood why the bond between him and Lyra had never felt complete.
He had never been her true destiny.
The Moon Goddess looked at Lucian.
"You were never meant to keep her."
"You were only the path that led her back to Kael."
Lucian lowered his head in silence.
For the first time in his life...
The proud Alpha cried.
"I'm sorry..."
"I was too blind to see your worth."
Lyra looked at him quietly.
She no longer felt hatred.
Only peace.
The bond that had once caused her pain had finally disappeared.
But before anyone could speak again...
The Abyss King laughed.
"What a touching reunion."
He slowly clapped his hands.
"But your happiness ends today."
He lifted his sword toward the sky.
The black portal behind him grew even larger.
A terrifying army began marching out.
Thousands...
Then tens of thousands...
Ancient demons, cursed wolves, and monstrous creatures filled the horizon.
The ground shook beneath their footsteps.
The Moon Priest's face turned white.
"The Abyss Army..."
"They've returned."
The Moon Goddess turned to Kael.
Her expression became serious.
"The final war has begun."
Kael gripped his sword tightly.
His crimson eyes burned with determination.
"No matter the cost..."
"I will protect Lyra."
The Abyss King smiled.
"We shall see."
He pointed his sword at Lyra.
"Kill the Queen..."
"And this world will belong to darkness forever."