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This was it—the biggest day of my life. At least, it would be in a few hours. I stood in front of the mirror, gently running a brush through my hair, trying hard to hold back the huge smile on my face. Pheisar had promised. Tonight, during the Blood Moon ceremony, he was going to announce us as a couple. My heart hammered against my ribs, a thrilling, hot beat of pure excitement. Inside my mind, my wolf paced restlessly, letting out soft, eager growls. The Moonstone ring on my finger shone in the light—our unbreakable promise. I'd pictured this moment a thousand times: swearing our vows before the Moon Goddess, finally acknowledging each other as mates, letting her witness our eternal mating bond. It was finally happening. I slipped into the pure white gown Pheisar had specially commissioned for me. I studied my reflection, imagining the look of surprise and adoration in his eyes when he saw me. It was time. I started toward the Great Hall, forcing myself to walk slowly, trying to appear graceful and calm. Pack members were gathered inside, their attention fixed on the center of the room. No one noticed me come in. A sudden, sharp wave of anxiety squeezed my heart. What was that? My wolf, Lyra, stirred uneasily inside me. Her growl was low and sharp, "I smell something that shouldn't be here." "This is our time, Lyra. I'm his destined mate," I whispered, trying to soothe her, pushing her sharp warning back down. "It's just pre-ceremony nerves," I told myself. I walked into the massive banquet hall. The Moon Goddess Altar glowed brightly under everyone's gaze. The Priestess and Elders stood on both sides, their low, solemn chanting echoing like a hymn. But when I really focused on the Altar, my world shattered. Lyra snapped her head up inside my consciousness, letting out a shriek of sheer, terrifying fury. It slammed against my chest. Standing right there was Pheisar, the man who'd promised forever, and his arm was around another she-wolf—Selene. She wore a silver-w
