THE SNOW-WHITE LUNA

citement. The pack had gathered in the clearing near the pack's main de

ady for this?" a pack mem

's been talked about for years.

, followed closely by his daughter. Tiara stood tall beside him, her beauty and grace capturing the attention of everyone arou

ong, carrying across the clearing. "Not just because she's my d

r," she said, her voice calm but firm. "It is an honor to be part o

e noticed a few wolves whispering among themselves, their eyes flicking toward her. It was clear that

ough for only her to hear. "Are you ready for what

th determination. "I am ready, Father.

fectionate. "I know you are. The Crimson Fang will thrive with y

d, her gaze steady. "I'll lead

Fang Pack stood united, their future secure in Tiara's hands. And as the moon rose hig

ghing, dancing, and enjoying the night. The air was filled with the scent of roasted meats and the

rough the joy. The pack froze. A cold chill ran t

" Tiara whispered

e shadows, led by their ruthless Alpha, Victor. The Crimson

ce commanding. He moved forward to lead his wolv

shed, their strength shaking the ground beneath them. Tiara watched in horror as her

ut, but her voice w

ves with ease. Tiara tried to move, to help, but before she could, st

tom Pack warrior growled, his g

ter his grip became. She looked back at the battle, her heart brea

h a sharp yank, he dragged her away from the clearing, past the fallen Crimson Fang warrio

tronghold, Tiara's mind raced. Her father was defeated. Her p

d the air smelled of damp stone. She sat on the floor, her hands bound by thick ropes, staring at

a looked up to see Alpha Victor standing in

rsh. "Your life, your future-it's mine t

hit her hard. She could feel the weight

k is gone, and your father is weak. You're nothing

ntom Pack's Beta, stepped into the room. H

e mighty princess of the Crimson

em they were wrong, but the words felt trapped inside her. Ro

o be one of us," Robin continued. "You're nothing

wolf was now a shadow of herself, her spirit worn down by the constant cr

your place, Tiara. You're not special here. Yo

choed in her mind, and the tears she had fought so hard to hold back finally began to fall. She

wind was cold against her skin, the sound of it rushing past her ears like the whispers of a

stant cruelty, the mockery, the feeling of being nothing-it had all worn

can't take it anymore," she whispered to the night

med for escape, for peace. Her heart begged for release. Wi

nother step, a harsh voice

to

. She turned slowly, eyes wide with surprise and fear, to s

he asked, his tone d

" Tiara choked out, tears welling up

just end it all? You think Victor will let you go that easily

settled in. "What are you saying

u think he'll let you slip away, after all this?

shness in his voice shattered th

ous..." she whispe

smile. "You're nothing now. Just a tool

er. She turned away from the edge of the c

e murmured, her eyes dull a

ust watched her with c

s, darkness pressing i

icker of defiance re

e tonight, Tiara knew her

would find a