Victoria set up her kit and started on my makeup right away. She had a steady hand, making quick work of the base, eyeshadow, and a perfect swipe of mascara. As she worked, I couldn’t help but smile at how different things were now. This wasn’t a day for self-doubt. Today was about claiming the role that was mine by right—and by strength.
I wasn’t just becoming Luna because of my mates. I was becoming Luna because I could lead, because I had the power to guide my pack and my mates through whatever came next.
When she finished, I stood in front of the mirror, taking a moment to look at myself. The reflection staring back at me wasn’t just Amber; it was the Luna. It was someone who had been through challenges, but who was more than capable of handling whatever life threw her way.
“You lo
