Tangled

Chapter 304

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304 Ava: Selene's Presence

The crowd falls silent, a wave of submission rippling through the gathered wolves. Some drop to their knees, eyes averted, while others struggle against the invisible force emanating from Selene. I watch in awe as her aura pulses, a shimmering curtain of power that washes over even the strongest wolves until they, too, lower their heads in deference.III

Even Kellan has his gaze lowered.

Only Lucas stands, unaffected.

but I can't

Of course. I would never undermine his authority here. Selene sounds way too smug. blame her. This display of raw power is unlike anything I've ever witnessed, and it's coming from my wolf-from a part of me I'm realizing I took for granted.

Lucas seizes the moment, his voice ringing out clear and authoritative. "Wolves of the Westwood Pack, bear witness. Ava Grey stands before you as your one true Luna. She is my mate, chosen by fate and accepted by me. I demand your loyalty, your respect, and your unwavering support for

her

His words carry weight, each syllable heavy with the command of an Alpha. I feel their impact. through our newly forged pack bond, a ripple of energy that seems to reinforce Selene's display of dominance.

Now is the time for your speech, Ava, Selene's voice echoes in my mind. Show them who you are.

I take a deep breath, steadying myself. This is my moment-our moment. I step forward, feeling the

eyes of every wolf upon me. The silence is deafening, expectant.

"Wolves of the Westwood Pack, I begin, my voice stronger than I expected. "I stand before you not just as Lucas' mate, but as a warrior in my own right." Though the idea of calling myself a warrior falls flat in my head, Selene assured me it's the right word to use. "I may not have been born into this pack, but I choose it. I choose you."

crowd. Some faces are still wary,

you. We are different, yes, but that difference is our strength." I gesture to Selene, who sits

press on, emboldened, but the weight of my words is heavy on my tongue. "I won't lie to you. The road ahead is difficult. We face

Cada Ava Salorier's Preistince

With every last drop of my blood, with every last breath, I promise to serve as your Luna and lend my

and I

Well, almost.

to be with a pack, Selene says, sounding almost blissful as she wiggles

say something? I think I

did. Said she forgot how it feels to be a

bit of light in his eyes goes dark. "Oh. I

heart hurts as his

that should be playful, but feels to me as if he's just masking his pain.

us as we sit on the

a hole that can't be filled. Lucas rubs Selene's ear tips, and my dog-wolf lets out an enormous, pleased sigh over the affection. "I know what it should feel like, but I can't

his hand. She has a theory on his

even thought of asking

were focused on

title from my own wolf makes

cringe.

Sister Miriam? Selene says she might have some ideas

its gentle

fine"

intense on

he sounds oddly unenthused at

"What's wrong?

voice low and husky. Before I can press further, he

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