The four women spent their first night inside Blackridge under heavy guard.
None of them was allowed to leave the castle grounds. Their rooms were on the eastern side of the castle, far from Aria’s chamber.
By morning, the Luna summoned them to the training hall.
Selena entered first.
She was tall, strong, and carried herself with confidence. She came from a powerful Alpha family and had been trained from childhood to fight.
Vera followed quietly. She was calm and observant, and she rarely spoke unless she had something important to say.
Isla walked in next. Her eyes moved around the room as if she already owned it.
Celine entered last.
She was quiet, beautiful, and difficult to read.
The Luna stood before them. “You have all survived the first stage,” she said. “But none of you s
