Gwen’s POVI knelt down, my face pressed against the cold, hard ground, the weight of the ceremony heavy on my shoulders. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat echoing in my ears like a drum. This was it—the moment I had waited for, the moment I had dreamed of. Soon, Damien would lift me up, his hand warm and strong, claiming me as his Luna. The pack would cheer, and our love would be solidified for all to see.Elder Thea’s voice rang out, clear and commanding, “Alpha Damien, claim your Luna, and let the pack see the strength of your union.”Her words sent a shiver down my spine, and with a trembling hand, I lifted my right arm, offering it to Damien. This was it. Any second now, he would take my hand, and we would be united forever.But instead of the warm touch I expected, a chilling, low giggle reached my ears—a sound so out of place, so foreign, that my heart froze. Slowly, I raised my head, my gaze searching for Damien’s familiar face. What I saw sent a jolt of fear through my
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