The war chamber fell silent.
Master Rowan’s trembling words echoed through every corner of the room.
“Alpha Ryker may have a legitimate right to the throne.”
Nysera stared at him.
“Explain.”
Rowan swallowed hard before looking at the First Moon Queen.
“I believe… this secret is no longer mine to tell.”
All eyes turned to the First Moon Queen.
She closed her eyes, as though carrying the weight of a thousand years.
“When I became Queen…”
“I had two children.”
The room erupted in shock.
King Orion’s eyes widened.
“The royal records say you had only one heir.”
She nodded sadly.
“Because history was rewritten.”
Draven frowned.
“Why would anyone erase an entire bloodline?”
The First Moon Queen walked toward the ancient throne.
“Because my children chose different paths.”
“My
