"Aria," he said softly. "Today is your birthday."
It wasn't a question, but I nodded nevertheless.
"The moon is full tonight," he added, his voice quiet. "You will attend the ceremony."
"Of course, Elder," I replied, puzzled. All eighteen-year-olds attended the ceremony. It was essential.
He leaned in, smelling gently. "You already feel it, don't you? "The change."
My heartbeat skipped. "What change?"
Elder Malin's eyes narrowed. "Interesting. "Very interesting." He reached inside his pocket and retrieved a little pouch. "Wear this tonight."
I accepted it hesitantly. Inside was a simple moonstone pendant with a leather cord.
"But this is for—"
"Wear it," he interjected. "Hide it under your clothes if you must, but wear it."
Moonstones were precious. They aided our connection to the Moon Goddess during ceremonies. However, they were only given to wolves from influential families (Alphas and Betas). Not Omegas like me.
"Why?" I questioned.
Elder Malin glanced at Mira before returning his attention to me. "Because someone is harboring secrets about you, child. And tonight, those secrets may be revealed."

~

I never mattered in our pack. Omegas like me serve, submit, and survive. We don't dream of love. We don't dream of power.

She was the future Luna. I was just the girl who watched from the shadows.

But everything changed on my 18th birthday.

I felt the bond. I met my mate.

One of the Alpha's sons.

But the Alpha has triplets, and I felt the mate bond with all three and it seems the three of them felt it too — three perfect warriors, three powerful Alphas, three secrets buried beneath the surface.

One of them is my destiny.

One of them is lying.

And one of them might be the death of me.

The Moon Goddess doesn't make mistakes... but this time, I think she might've given me too much to handle.

"I object!" Beta Marcus slammed his hand on the table, making the cups jump. "This is against pack tradition!"


I crossed my arms, refusing to be frightened. "Traditions change, Marcus. My choice is final."


The meeting room was tense as I announced my picks for the new leadership council. With my mother somewhere in the pack and the challenge just hours away, I needed people I could trust.


"Putting an Omega in a position of power is unheard of," Marcus added, his face red with anger. "And that one in particular—"


"That one has a name," I interrupted coldly. "Mira has been my most loyal supporter and shows more wisdom than those who've had power for years."


Mira stood beside me, trying to look confident despite the angry stares. I could feel her nervousness through our bond, but also her drive.


"The council will consist of seven members," I stated. "Myself, the triplets, Mira, Elder Malin, and—" I paused, knowing the last name would cause the biggest uproar, "—Tomas. "


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