In the aftermath of Luna and Victor's transformation, Celestine emerged from the shadows where she had been observing the unprecedented ritual. Her ancient eyes held depths of knowledge that spoke of centuries spent studying the most esoteric aspects of vampire healing arts, and her expression carried both wonder and concern. "What you have just accomplished," Celestine said to the transformed couple, "represents the successful completion of a technique that has been attempted fewer than a dozen times in all of vampire history. The Healing Kiss of Eternal Restoration is not just healing magic—it is the ultimate expression of vampire bonding, and its origins trace back to the very creation of our species." Luna felt her enhanced consciousness focusing on Celestine's words, her divine awar

