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Chapter 52

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Aurora's POV

The whispers followed me like a persistent shadow as I made my way through the grand halls of the Alpha Gathering. Eyes darted in my direction, conversations hushed as I passed. The events of last night had spread like wildfire, and I was now the center of attention - for all the wrong reasons.

I caught snippets of hushed conversations as I walked:

"There she is - the Luna Priestess who can't decide between two Alphas."

"I heard she nearly brought down the entire garden with her powers."

"How can we trust someone so unstable to lead a pack?"

I clenched my fists, willing myself to remain calm. The power that had surged through me last night still simmered beneath my skin, a constant reminder of the changes I was undergoing. Changes I didn't fully understand.

As I entered the main conference room, the buzz of conversation died down, replaced by a tense silence. Dozens of Alphas and their Lunas stared at me, their expressions ranging from curiosity to outright hostility. I l
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