Chapter 26: Luna's Warning
(Luna Serena's POV)
The post-ceremony gathering was as vibrant as I had expected. The air buzzed with conversations, mingled scents, and the occasional undercurrent of emotions too subtle for human words.
Around us, the great hall shimmered in its ceremonial elegance, with magic-infused banners catching the warm glow of chandeliers.
I stood resolutely by Aspen’s side, guiding her gently through the crowd, my fingers brushing her arm in a continuous, protective gesture.
My wolf bristled beneath my skin as I felt the attention Aspen was drawing—predatory gazes and calculating smiles. The scent of curated perfumes mingled with something sharper, making my instincts thrum with the need to shield her.
Aspen walked lightly beside me, her Omega mask perfectl
