Chapter 166

166 Harvest Moon Festival Arrival Day … Miriam My heart swelled with pride as I stood near the edge of the training arena , watching Lyla read the itinerary .

Her poise and confidence reminded me so much of the life I once had .

The youth I thought would never end .

Now watching Lyla my child , grow into a better version of everything I was , made my eyes red with unshed tears .

I had thought having the baby would ruin my life forever , but now Im glad I did and listened to keep my baby .

She was the best decision I ever made .

Today was the first day of the Harvest Moon Festival .

Not only were packs arriving in their pairs : and numbers , but every hand was on deck to ensure the festival went well .

Mother Liora had entrusted Lyla with the significant task of managing all the young apprentices that had come to the pack .

Their job was to ensure the festival arena remained free from dark energy .

Lyla finished reading .

Her voice was firm but kind .

Make sure to double check every corner of the arena , she instructed .

We cant afford even a hint of negativity seeping into this celebration and Ferals .

The apprentices nodded earnestly , some already dispersing to their assigned areas .

Lyla then turned to me , practically bouncing on her toes as her eyes sparkled with excitement .

Nan … Im going to the gates , she said .

Nathan should be here any minute now , and I want to be the first person to welcome him .

Without waiting for more than my acknowledging nod , she darted away , leaving me to handle the rest of the delegation .

I watched her disappearing back , a fond smile on my face when suddenly , a voice came to me from behind .

What is that girl doing wearing the white pearl ? the voice asked .

It was Terra .

They selected Terra , like the other priestesses , to attend the Harvest Moon Festival , representing the current ailing Wisewoman .

Her presence here should fill me with joy but more than anyone , Ive been dreading this confrontation .

Also , as I have stopped talking with Mother Liora , this was her doing .

She must have briefed everything on Terra .

What were you thinking , Miriam ? she followed up without waiting for me to answer her first question .

We need to talk about that white pearl around the Moonsingers neck The smile on my face faded as I sighed heavily .

Not now , Terra , I said in a low voice , glancing around to ensure no one was listening .

of mood to talk about anything right now

grabbed my arm

Sigma , Miriam !

for Sigma females when they first get their wolves

to help them control their extraordinary power

do you have it on her ?

I dont know what that nearl C 106 Harvest Moon

pearl represents ? I snapped , yanking my

whats best for

doesnt know the truth about herself yet , and I intend to keep it that way until shes

your eyes ,

a two

Shes an adult .

keeping things from her ? Because shes not ready yet ! I said through gritted teeth , fighting the

up … you want me to tell her that she stands at risk of being punished killed for who she is ? And you think having her wear the pearl would help her ? Do you know what it means to suppress a wolf that doesnt have a Sigma host ?

her , youre holding her back denying her wolf the freedom to express itself

regulate it , I

love of the gods , tell Mother Liora to

is my daughter , my decision

your friend , Miriam , and as a friend , Im giving

not

, but you cant shield

at a greater risk so , Im begging you

have to face

talking to Mother Liora

, Terra

have noticed that theres

Stop avoiding her .

time , I continued quietly

with one

before Terra could respond , leaving her

she had said was

regulated the pearl , like giving Lylas wolf freedom once every two or three weeks , everything would be fine , and that was the only way I could stop everyone

toward the pack house ,

at the sight of her

she linked hands with Nathan

laugh or grin at something

sad smile to my

worth any price I might have

free , but that freedom would come with truths I wasnt ready

delegate from Blue Ridge , walking at a distance behind Nathan

I scanned the group , bracing myself and dreading to see Luna Vanessa after all these

Festival Arrival Day

to the pack house ? It was unlike her to miss

have happened

for someone ? A deep

my wolf stir at the familiar scent even before I

saw Beta Jeremy standing behind me , his

commanding as ever , but there was something in his eyes a softness that made my wolf want to

me into trouble all those years ago

my chest as memories threatened to surface memories of stolen moments

seemed to grow

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