Chapter 70

SERAPHINA The sun had just risen as I stood at the edge of the Nightveil Pack's training field, wearing the simple black workout clothes Callista had prepared for me. The morning mist still hung between the trees, creating a mystical atmosphere that strangely felt fitting for what was about to happen. Three days had passed since the meeting with the Elders. Three days I had spent in suspense, wondering what kind of test they had planned to prove my worthiness as the future Luna. “Are you ready?” asked Elder Beatrice, approaching with a gentle smile that somehow did nothing to ease my anxiety. She was wearing a traditional ceremonial robe, and behind her walked the other Elders, each carrying an object I couldn't quite make out from this distance. “As ready as I can be,” I replied, though honestly, I had no idea what was about to happen. Kaelos had given me vague information about what would be tested, explaining that he wasn't allowed to tell me in advance. Elder Thorne stepped forward