Chapter 48 A King

• The night air crackled with celebration as the pack rejoiced under the full moon. Drums echoed through the valley. Wolves danced. Magic shimmered in the air like stardust.
• But Asher stood apart.
• Alone on the cliff that overlooked the Luna Circle, his jaw clenched so tightly it ached. Below, he saw her—Aria. Cloaked in silver and moonlight. Her aura radiant, powerful, divine. And standing beside her, a crown of fire and pride in his golden eyes—Axel.