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 .

mood to talk about anything

Terra grabbed my arm , forcing me to stop

, Miriam ! You

was designed specifically for Sigma females

them control their extraordinary

have it on her ? Youve gone too far this time The accuestion in Tarrae union irritated me

think I dont know what that nearl C 106 Harvest Moon Festival Arrival Day

think I dont know what that pearl represents ? I snapped , yanking my arm

doing whats best for

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

your eyes ,

longer a two year old

Shes an adult .

are you still keeping things from her ? Because shes not ready yet ! I said through gritted teeth , fighting the urge to

everything ? Do you know what she has been through ? What she had to suffer for the longest time and now that she can finally put her legs 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 ?

this to her , youre holding her back

find a way to regulate

for the love of the gods , tell Mother Liora

daughter , my

a friend , Im giving

not

, we all agree shes your daughter , but you

a greater risk so , Im begging you as a

to face her

in talking

, Miriam , Terra sighed

other priestesses have noticed that theres a friction

Stop avoiding her .

time ,

I want to deal with one thing at the same time

on my heel , walking away before Terra could respond , leaving her standing alone in the

said

like giving Lylas wolf freedom once every two or three weeks , everything would be fine

way back toward the pack house

heart softened at the sight of her

she

or grin at something

scene brought a sad smile to

any price I might have to pay

be free , but that freedom would come with truths

attention shifted to the delegate from Blue Ridge , walking at a distance

tensed as I scanned the group , bracing myself and dreading to see Luna Vanessa after all these years , but she was nowhere to

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? Or did she stop to do something before coming to the pack house ? It was unlike her to miss such an important event , especially not

must have happened

for someone ? A deep voice rumbled behind

felt my wolf stir at the familiar scent

I saw Beta Jeremy standing behind me , his broad shoulders

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

softness that had gotten me

memories of stolen

carried seemed to grow heavier under his neutral

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