Chapter 48
Damon’s POV
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The ritual grounds shimmered beneath the enchanted night sky, cloaked in soft silver light.
Snowflakes drifted lazily from the pine trees above and melted as they touched the glowing lanterns floating midair.
The entire Pack was seated in a wide circle around the ceremonial platform, their faces bathed in the golden flicker of the bonfire that cracked and snapped at the heart of it all. They were all singing and chattering quietly.
I was standing near the flame with my expression plain, my hands clenched behind my back, my stance rigid, and posture stiff. My stiffness was all due to the fact that I was making efforts to hold Calx back from ripping absolute control from me.
"Oh dear..." Inaya chuckled, and my eyes darted to her.
I had even forgott
