Chapter 48

Irene’S POV Leon's invitation to the Moonlit Festival left me feeling both honored and slightly apprehensive. This year’s festival was being hosted by the Gerard Wolf Pack, and the preparations had been meticulously overseen by none other than me. I was originally supposed to light the opening torch as the Luna of the Gerard Pack, standing beside Miles, a role I’d played with pride for years. But this time, things were different. I would be attending not as Miles’ partner, but as the future Luna of another pack—Leon’s pack. The idea was both thrilling and unnerving. The Moonlit Festival was more than just a celebration; it was a significant event where alliances were forged and statuses were displayed. My appearance there as Leon’s partner would be an important debut, a way to solidify my place in the pack. For such an occasion, I knew I needed a traditional dress that would honor the ceremony’s significance while also showcasing my new status. I decided to go shopping for the perfect