Elsa’s Pov
The palace was alive with noise and light from the moment dawn broke. Every corner of the estate had been scrubbed, polished, or decorated with silk banners bearing the Crescent Moon crest. The air carried the sharp scent of roses, candles, and polished wood. Laughter and chatter filled the halls, spilling from every room as guests prepared for the ceremony.
Convocation day. The day Crystal had dreamed of. The day she would be crowned Luna before all the packs.
And the day I was forced to serve her glory.
“Move faster!” a senior maid barked, tossing a folded gown into my arms. “Crystal doesn’t tolerate delays today.”
My arms trembled as I carried silks, jewels, and trays, running back and forth through the hall like a shadow. Sweat trickled down my neck, but I dared not fal
