Chapter 79: The moon’s chosen

Emilia’s POV The darkness surrounding us abruptly changed when the Moon Goddess raised her hand. My mind was filled with memories of my early years, the accident that claimed my parents, the hurt of being shunned by my pack, the years of hardship, and then... Cameron. His face flashed in front of me, his storm-filled eyes brimming with feelings too nuanced to label. Then the pictures were different. The Blood Night Pack, the warriors in training, and Nimue's enigmatic face watching me were all visible to me. Selene was standing in the middle, her aura dark and menacing, and I noticed the rogue pack. Then—something more profound, something concealed. A glimpse of the past. Under a full moon, a golden temple stood with warriors kneeling in awe. At the center stood a woman with her palms stretched to the heavens and her silver eyes glowing. An ancient force that pulsed in time with the moon itself emanated from her. Then I caught sight of her face. She reminded me of myself. I wa