Chapter 166 Destiny

• At the heart of the meadow, beneath lanterns that glowed like captured stars, Emperor Demarion and Aakifahlynn stood side by side, sovereign and beloved. Yet tonight, it was she who stepped forward, her voice carrying across the gathered throng of Humans, Werewolves, Vampyres, Daimphs, and Ayacqueans alike.
• "Greetings, all children of the realms. My heart is heavy for what has transpired this night, after such a day of wonder. Yet it compels me to speak sooner than I had intended, for the sake of peace.
• I meant what I vowed after the war when I said you are free. Free to choose your Alphas, your Leaders, and to dwell once more in your homelands. That truth remains unshaken tonight.