The Moon Goddess's laughter shook reality itself.

"Refuse to choose," she repeated, delight clear in her voice. "Just like your mate during the First Wolf's trial. Just like you've done your entire life when faced with impossible decisions." Her moonlight form shifted, becoming more solid, more present. "Tell me, Marina Nightwater, how exactly do you plan to refuse? The choice exists whether you acknowledge it or not."

"Then I change the parameters." Marina's shadow magic flared, reaching for the three paths the Moon Goddess had created. "You designed this trial based on my fears. On the assumption I'll prioritize one form of love over another. But what if I reject...