Selene's POV

The Mooncrest Pack's territory was the royal capital of Lunaria.

The city rose before me like something from a dream.

White marble walls surrounded the capital, shining beneath the sunlight. Tall towers reached toward the sky like silver spears, while banners bearing the crescent moon of the Mooncrest Pack moved gently in the wind.

I had seen this city before.

But never like this.

Years ago, I had stood in its shadows.

I had stolen bread from merchants.

I had slept in dark alleys.

I had watched nobles pass by while I struggled to survive.

Back then, I had been nothing more than a forgotten girl.

Now I...