I shook off the dizziness. This was my moment, and I wouldn’t let anything take it from me.
The referee’s voice still echoed in my ears.
“The winner of the final round is Luna Doris of Moon Pack!”
For a second, the entire arena went silent. Then the cheers exploded.
Moon Pack members shot to their feet first. Their voices crashed over me like a wave.
“Doris!”
“Luna Doris!”
“Moon Pack! Moon Pack!”
Flags waved wildly. People clapped so hard their hands must have stung.
Some of the older wolves who had once whispered behind my back now stood with tears in their eyes, shouting my name like they had always believed in me.
Children jumped on their parents’ shoulders, pointing and cheering. Even wolves from the other packs joined in, nodding with respect, clapping along.
I stood in t
