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Seventy one

Astrid’s POVI woke up still on the couch with morning light streaming through the windows and Davian’s arm around me. At some point during the night we’d shifted, my head now resting on his chest and his other hand tangled loosely in my hair.He was already awake, I could tell from his breathing.“Morning. ” he greeted.“Morning.” I didn’t move yet, too comfortable and still half asleep. “Did you sleep at all?”“Some.” His chest rumbled under my ear when he spoke. “You talk in your sleep.”Heat flooded my face and I sat up quickly. “What did I say?”“Nothing coherent.” A smile tugged at his mouth. “Mostly mumbling about gardens and basil.”“That’s embarrassing.”“It’s endearing.” He stood and stretched, his shirt rumpled from sleeping sitting up. “Come on. We should eat and get ready. The palace staff will be expecting us by noon.”Breakfast was quick, both of us moving around the kitchen with comfort that came from the past few days together. Then we gathered our bags and loaded the

Seventy two

Astrid’s POVThey nodded reluctantly then seemed to remember I was standing there. Six pairs of eyes turned to assess me with the brutal honesty only children could manage.“Is she the new queen?” One boy asked.“Yes. Queen Luna.” Davian corrected gently. “Yes. This is Astrid.”“She’s really pale.” the same boy observed with wide eyes looking more amazed.“Kieran!” an adult voice called warningly from somewhere behind us.“But she is!” Kieran protested I couldn’t help but smile. “I am pretty pale compared to you guys.”That seemed to break some ice. A few of them smiled back but continued staring like they’ve seen a Disney princess. “Will you train with us?” A different girl asked tilting her head. “King Davian said his Luna would be strong.”“I’ll try my best,” I said honestly.They seemed satisfied with that answer and after a few more excited questions that Davian deflected with practiced ease, they ran off as quickly as they’d appeared.“Sorry about that.” Davian said, straighte

Seventy three

Astrid’s POVI stood in the middle of my new quarters after Davian left, trying to process that this was actually mine. The space was bigger than I’d had in years, decorated in neutrals with touches of deep blue and silver. The living area had a couch that looked like it was actually meant to be sat on. Bookshelves lined one wall, already stocked with a mix of classics and contemporary titles. A desk sat near the windows with a sleek laptop I’d never seen before, thin and modern in a way that made Riftclaw’s technology look ancient.I moved to examine it closer and found it was already set up, the screen lighting up at my touch. It was connevted to the palace network, access to databases and information I’d never had before. Even the phone on the desk was newer than anything Anthony had allowed me to have.I pushed that thought away and kept exploring. The bedroom was through a door to the right, dominated by a massive bed with soft linens in that same blue silver color scheme. Th

Seventy four

Astrid’s POVSilence stretched long enough that I thought I’d overstepped. Then Mara smiled all toothy like she’s been refraining herself. “I think we can do that.” she beamed.Helena looked like she wanted to argue but finally nodded once. “As the Luna wishes.”“Just Astrid when we’re in private. Please.”“That would be highly irregular.” Helena started looking confused at the request.“But not forbidden?” I pushed gently.Another pause. “Not forbidden.”“Then that’s what I’d prefer.” I turned back to the mirror. “Now tell me honestly, is this dress appropriate for dinner tonight?”“It’s perfect!” Mara said immediately. “The blue will make you stand out without trying too hard. You’ll look confident and beautiful.”“Mara!” Helena said warningly.“What? She asked for honesty.” Mara met my eyes in the mirror. “You’re going to be the most interesting thing to walk into that dining hall in years. Might as well own it.”I couldn’t help but smile. “Is everyone going to stare?”“Absolutel

Seventy five

Davian’s POVDaniel and Ian were already seated in the war when I entered, both looking alert despite the early hour. Serra arrived moments later carrying her medical kit and a tablet, settling into her usual spot at the table.“Everyone’s here.” I said, closing the door. “Let’s begin.”Daniel pulled up a report on his tablet. “Riftclaw is quiet. Anthony’s been making calls to Council members asking about your whereabouts but he’s keeping it subtle. No formal complaints filed yet.”“Because filing a complaint means admitting he lost control of his Luna. He’s still trying to handle this privately.” Ian chirped in. “What’s his current story?” I asked.“That you left Winter Solstice early for urgent business and he hasn’t heard from you since.” Daniel scrolled through his notes. “He’s playing it as concern rather than accusation. Worried the Alpha King might be dealing with a crisis.”Anthony was maintaining deniability while trying to gather information without revealing how much he’d

Seventy six

Davian’s POV“The coronation preparations are already underway” Serra ssaid switching topics. “Once the Council confirms Astrid’s claim, we’ll need to move quickly. Ceremony within a week, formal introduction to allied packs and establishing her authority over Silvermist territory.”“What about Anthony?” Ian asked with a raised brow. “He won’t just let this go. The moment Astrid claims Silvermist, he loses any legal justification for occupying that territory.”“Which is exactly why we need airtight evidence before the hearing. Not just of Astrid’s legitimacy but of Anthony’s crimes. The Council won’t remove a sitting Alpha without overwhelming proof.” I supplied. “And you have that proof?” Daniel asked.“I will.” I pulled up files on my tablet. “The witch contracts are documented. Tiana kept records as insurance. We have witness testimony from pack members about the fake bond. Vincent has evidence of the original massacre. By the time I present everything to the Council, Anthony’s su

Seventy seven

Astrid’s POV“Breathe.” Davian murmured beside me.The walk to the dining hall felt longer than it should have, every step was too loud in the quiet corridors. His hand rested on my lower back but it did nothing to calm the nerves building in my chest.“I am breathing.”“You’re holding your breath.” His thumb traced a small circle against my spine. “Just be yourself. That’s all they need to see.”Easy for him to say. He belonged here, grew up in these halls with these people. I was the outsider in a blue dress trying not to trip over my own feet.We reached the massive doors and I heard voices inside, conversation and laughter that cut off the moment the guards opened the entrance. Everyone turned to look.The dining hall was large with a long table running down the center with seating for at least forty people. Most of the seats were filled with wolves in formal dress, all of them staring at us with undisguised curiosity.All of them tall and tan and beautiful in that effortless Lyka

Seventy eight

Astrid’s POVThe meal continued and I tried to focus on the food, on the conversations happening around me. But I felt Cora’s attention assessing every move I made.The woman next to me, one of the Inner Lykae Council advisors I’d been introduced to, leaned closer. “Don’t mind Cora. She’s protective of the King.”“Protective?” I repeated with bitterness I hated. “They’ve known each other since childhood. She’s been close to him for many years.” The advisor’s tone was careful. “Some people expected things to develop differently.”Oh wow. I looked down the table and found Cora watching me, a small smile playing at her lips like she knew exactly what was being discussed.Davian’s hand found mine under the table, fingers lacing together in a gesture no one else could see. “Ignore her.”“Kind of hard when she’s staring.”“She’ll get over it.” His grip tightened slightly. “Everyone will adjust.”But I saw the looks being exchanged around the table. They glanced between me and Cora like

Seventy nine

Astrid’s POVI knew sleep was going to be restless since it’s a new place and all that tension but didn’t know it was going to be this hard to actually sleep. Everything I closed my eyes I saw faces from the dinner especially Cora’s. After a while exhcuastion decided it was done battling but then came the nightmare too. I was back at Riftclaw.The packhouse looked exactly as it was in familiar in ways that made my skin crawl. Snow covered the grounds and I knew without knowing how that it was Winter Solstice night. The night I died.I tried to run but my feet wouldn’t move, they stayed rooted to the frozen ground while figures emerged from the darkness. Rogues with eyes that glowed wrong are moving in formation that was too coordinated to be random.And behind them, watching from the tower window was Anthony.I could see his face clearly even from this distance. There is that cold calculation in his expression as he watched the rogues circle me. He was not going to stop them or even

Eighty

Astrid’s POVI woke up piece by piece allowing my body to reset on its own. My eyes snapped open remembering my nightmare last night and what happened after. The bed was empty beside me, the space where Davian has been already cool to the touch. He must have left hours ago, probably slipping out before dawn to avoid any awkward morning after conversation.Not that there was anything to be awkward about. He’d stayed because I’d had a nightmare, held me until I fell asleep. Nothing more.Except my chest felt lighter than it did in weeks. The terror from last night has faded to background noise instead of the constant screaming panic I’d been living with. Because of him.I pressed my face into the pillow and smiled without meaning to, remembering the way his arms had felt around me. His voice promising I was safe. The way he’d looked at me and said I was worth everything.Heat crept up my neck and I sat up quickly, pushing the thoughts away. This was ridiculous. Getting emotional over w

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