Crowned

Xynathius’s POV

The whole pack had gathered in the training ground to witness the Luna Ceremony. After that, the real culprit behind the poison fiasco was to be brought out and punished.

Adorning my white fur coat and leaving the buttons open I took Karica’s hand and led her downstairs. She was tense, I could sense it. Although my kiss eased her a bit, she was facing the very people who had doomed and punished her unfairly.

I wouldn't even be surprised if she chose to punish them.

“You good,” I squeezed her hand and she generously smiled at me.

“Yes, just a tad nervous,” she answered, her eyes still holding this unknown fear. The traumatic events must still be flashing in her mind.

We stepped outside and the whole ground had transformed into a Winterland. Soft snow blanketed the entirety of it. Our feet sunk in as we walked through and reached the raised platform that had been placed for the ceremony. The snow was still falling and the howling wind was bone-chilling.

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