Chapter 17
The Truth About Her Power
Elara returned to the ancient ruins with Kael and the queen.
There, they discovered a hidden chamber beneath the old temple.
Inside was a stone tablet containing the final part of the prophecy.
The Moonborn heir was never destined to rule alone.
Her purpose was to restore the balance between the royal family and the forgotten packs.
But doing so required the Wolf Heir to surrender the old traditions.
Kael understood immediately.
"The kingdom cannot remain divided."
Elara nodded.
"Then we change it."
Together, they returned to the capital.
Elara stood before representatives from every major pack.
She told them the truth about the Moonborn.
She told them about the betrayal.
She told them that the old divisions had nearly destroyed the kingdom.
Some wolves doubted her.
Others believed.
Then the ancient silver mark appeared above her shoulder, shining brightly before everyone.
The wolves fell silent.
The old magic had chosen her.
But Elara did not claim superiority.
Instead, she offered unity.
"We have spent generations fearing one another. We can continue that way, or we can build something better."
One by one, the pack leaders lowered their heads.
The kingdom had finally begun to change.
But Varek remained missing.