Chapter 30 After everything , the night finally came to an end or so I thought . Word had come swiftly : Vlanche had been sent to an asylum for broken werewolves with pups , her screams and protests fading into nothingness as the doors closed behind her . Alpha Theron ? Dead . My fathers hand showed no mercy , and the Stormhood name stood resolute once again. So much had unfolded all because of Lucian . A single name that once meant nothing had upended my title , my trust , my future . But I wouldnt let him disturb my peace again . Not this time . For now , the silence lingered . No word had come of him . Finally , Freya Stormhood , Mother murmured beside me , you shall become the Alpha female of this pack . No one will dare to betray you again . 85 % 12:44 1/5 Chapter 30 Of course , Mother , I replied , my voice firm , though my chest felt heavy under the weight of her expectations . Today would be the day . The announcement . I would officially claim the title of Alpha female , not just as a placeholder but as the true leader of my pack . A Luna without a mate again but this time , it was different . This time , I was leading on my own terms . The ceremonial hall brimmed with pack members , their whispers blending with the soft rustle of the wind . The grand staircase loomed ahead of me , the moonlight bathing the polished steps in a silvery glow . The weight of the crescent moon pendant around my neck a relic passed down from the Alpha line felt heavier than ever tonight , carrying the burdens of betrayal , triumph , and the future I would forge . 99 Freya , Mother whispered , nudging me . The pack is waiting . I nodded , inhaling deeply as I squared my * 85 % 12:44 2/5 12:44 Chapter 30 84 shoulders and began my descent . The crowd parted before me , their eyes gleaming with loyalty , respect , and something else fear , perhaps? I couldnt tell anymore . Father raised his hands , silencing the murmurs . His voice echoed through the hall , strong and resolute . Freya Stormhood , do you vow to protect this pack with your life , to uphold its laws , and to lead with strength and wisdom ? I do , I replied , my voice steady despite the rapid thunder of my heart . And then I saw him . Alpha Darian stood in the crowd , his presence magnetic , his gaze warm yet commanding . My heart tightened . There was something unspoken between us , a bond that defied logic but felt as real as the ground beneath my feet . He had given me his bloodline s promise ring , a symbol of his vow to make me his 85 % 12:44 3/5 12:44 Chapter 30 84 Luna . My parents approved ; they saw him as the perfect Alpha to stand beside me . But tonight , this moment wasnt about him . It was mine alone . As Father placed the ceremonial crown of the Alpha female upon my head , the crowd erupted into a chorus of howls . Their voices rose to the heavens , a cacophony of unity and loyalty . But then , amidst the celebration , I felt it . A prickle at the edge of my senses . A familiar , dark presence that sent a chill down my spine . I scanned the crowd , my stomach twisting into knots . It couldn t be . Lucian wouldnt dare … Would he ? The howls around me faded as my gaze drifted to the edge of the forest . My breath caught in my throat as a shadow moved , lingering just beyond the boundary of the pack s territory . Even cloaked in 85 % 12:44 4/5 12:44 Chapter 30 darkness , I knew who it was . 84 His silhouette was unmistakable , his stare a silent challenge a promise that he wasnt done with me yet . The wind carried his scent , faint but unmistakable , unraveling the fragile peace I had claimed just moments before . The night had crowned me Alpha female , but his presence was a stark reminder : my battle wasnt over . As the crowd cheered around me , oblivious to the storm brewing at the forest s edge , I stood frozen , my gaze locked on his . This wasnt the end . 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