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CHAPTER 31
~Rhiannon's POV~
The reception followed in full swing—laughter, cheers, and the clinking of glasses echoing across the moonlit courtyard just outside the ceremonial hall.
Light from the chandeliers spilled out through the archways, mingling with the soft glow of enchanted lanterns that hovered in the air like floating stars.
Music from a live string ensemble swirled across the gathering, subtle enough not to overwhelm but elegant enough to remind everyone this wasn't just a celebration—it was a political spectacle.
Pack members milled about, dressed in their finest. Most approached us with congratulations, bowing low before the Alphas and murmuring their approval.
"To think, our Luna is a wolf after all," one older woman said, patting my hand with trembling fingers. "The Goddess does have a sense of timing."
"Stronger bloodline," a younger male added with a low nod. "Unshakeable pack bond now. No one can challenge us."
