Chapter 13: Engagement Ceremony (2)
(Sarah's POV)
The morning sun cast long shadows across the Sacred Moon Grounds as I stood at my post near the ceremonial entrance.
"Can you believe the Storm Pack didn't even send representatives?" a beta from the River Pack whispered to her companion, not bothering to lower her voice enough.
My wolf Ava growled internally, but I kept my expression neutral. Years of pack politics had taught me the value of appearing unmoved.
"I heard their Luna is 'ill,'" another beta snickered. "More like they're too proud to watch their rejected heir marry into the Shadow Warriors."
The whispers continued, growing bolder as more pack members arrived.
"But the Shadow Warriors? Really?" A bronze-haired beta from the Mountain Pack joined in. "She couldn't e
