Chapter 21 – Bound by Moonlight
The night air in Moonshadow Ridge was colder than usual, sharp with the scent of pine and damp earth. A full moon hung high above, silver light spilling across the rugged terrain like a watchful eye of the goddess herself. The Ridge seemed to hold its breath, as if it knew something was about to change.
Selene stood at the edge of the clearing, her pulse racing as she watched the glow of the pack’s bonfire in the distance. The Alpha’s gathering was already underway, and every instinct inside her screamed at her to turn back. But this was no longer just about her — it was about truth, about claiming the destiny that had been denied her for too long.
Kael was beside her, his hand brushing hers, steady and grounding. His golden eyes flicked toward her, glowi
