Sera's POV The celebration lasted for hours. After the ceremony, the great hall transformed into a feast unlike anything I'd ever seen. Tables groaned under the weight of food—roasted meats glistening with juices, fresh bread still warm from the ovens, mountains of berries and cheeses, delicate pastries that melted on the tongue. Wine flowed freely, filling cups again and again. Music filled the air—wolves and vampires playing instruments I didn't recognize, singing songs in languages both ancient and new. And dancing. So much dancing. I danced with everyone. Finn twirled me until I was dizzy, his young face radiant with joy, his laughter infectious. "You're my sister now!" he shouted over the music. "For real! I have a sister!" I hugged him tight. "You've always had a sister, Finn.

