Selena's POV

The first clash happened sooner than I’d expected.

It started when warriors from Fjord Pack caught Black Valley Pack soldiers trying to ambush us. They fought on sight, and I led Red Moon Pack warriors straight to the battleground just outside our territory.

This was my chance to test the power of the scepter.

After suspecting the ruby embedded in it might actually be a Moonstone, I’d conducted several experiments. Each time, the results confirmed it held a mysterious energy that granted my wishes. Now, I kneeled before the Moon Goddess statue, honoring my vow and asking her to protect our warriors.

Still, a small voice in the...