The great hall fell into a stunned silence the moment the Beta’s words echoed through the room.“Prince Kai, you are the new Alpha of our pack. And Lady Selene, you are the new Luna.”For several heartbeats, no one moved. The air felt thick, heavy with shock and disbelief. Then the hall erupted into forced applause and low howls of acknowledgment. But the sound was stiff, reluctant.Elara stood just behind Kai, her face twisting violently. Her perfectly composed mask shattered for a split second. Her eyes widened in pure rage, her lips curling into a snarl, and her fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. For one terrifying moment, it looked like she would scream or lunge at Selene. Then, with visible effort, she forced a sweet, trembling smile back onto her face, though her eyes remained murderous.Selene stood frozen beside Kai. The world tilted around her. Her ears rang. She felt dizzy, like the ground was shifting beneath her feet. *Luna?* The word echoed in he
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