~~ANIKA VALERION~~

~~THE SHADOW PACK~~

The Reinstating Ceremony was nothing short of breathtaking.

Thousands of Shadow warriors stood in perfect formation across the square. Their armor gleamed under the full moon. Banners bearing the wolf and crescent moon swayed in the wind while the crowd chanted.

Elias had read me the riot act earlier. "Tens of thousands of warriors answer to the Alpha and Heiress. The crown holds the kingdom’s wealth. All must obey. Loyalty is non-negotiable."

It hit me then. This was no ordinary pack. It was a massive empire built on blind fanaticism.

And tonight, all eyes were locked on me. I was stealing the spotlight right out...