CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY- THE LAST STAND

"That must have been tough," Anna said softly. "How did you handle it?" "With difficulty," Freya admitted. "I threw myself into the role, worked tirelessly to prove myself. But in doing so, I... I pushed away those closest to me. Including Erik." The mention of Erik's name hung in the air between them, heavy with unspoken emotions. Anna hesitated before asking, "What happened between you and Erik? If you don't mind me asking." Freya was quiet for a long moment, and Anna feared she had overstepped. But then the Luna began to speak, her voice tinged with old pain. "Erik and I... we were young, in love. We had plans, dreams. But when I was chosen as Luna, everything changed. The pack had to come first, always. There was no room for personal desires." Anna listened intently, her heart aching for both Freya and Erik. "I pushed him away," Freya continued. "Told him I couldn't be what he needed anymore. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I believed it was necessary for the go