“Now that you have the time,” Dominic began, “I will instruct you on the things you must do as a Luna.” “Like… right now?” Fiore hesitated, her reluctance clear in her tone. She had been slowly warming up to the pack, starting to feel a sense of belonging she hadn’t expected, but the idea of stepping into the full responsibilities of a Luna made her uneasy. Mrs. Harper’s words echoed in her mind—“I’m sure you’ll bring your own light to the pack”—a statement laced with both warmth and pressure. Dominic nodded, “Yes, right now. You’ve been here long enough to observe, to understand. It’s time to start acting like the Luna you are, not just for yourself, but for the pack.” Fiore’s mind drifted back to the old woman’s words. Mrs. Harper had spoken with a kind of admiration that made Fiore u

