Chapter 106

SERAPHINA The Elders' Council chamber felt colder than usual this morning. Or maybe it was just my nerves making everything feel different. I stood in the center of the magnificent circular room, with five Elders seated in a semicircle formation in front of me, their sharp eyes assessing my every move. Kaelos stood a few steps behind me—close enough to offer support, but far enough to show that this was my own test. I could feel our bond pulsing softly in my chest, sending waves of calm and confidence. 'You can do this,' his voice whispered in my mind through our bond. 'I believe in you.' Elder Morrigan, an old woman with long white hair and sharp blue eyes, was the first to speak. “Seraphina of the Moonwhisper Pack,” her voice echoed through the room. “You have passed the tests we have given you. You have shown strength, wisdom, and leadership. But most importantly, you have shown the heart of a true Luna.” I swallowed, my heart pounding. Elder Marcus, a tall man with a scar on his ch