Chapter 192

The mention of my Jess sent a familiar ache through my chest, but it was dulled now, softened by time and by the love I'd found with Athena.

Jess's death haunted my nightmares sometimes. But Athena had brought light back into my life, had shown me that my heart could heal, that I could love again.

"The Moon Goddess is merciful," I said quietly. "She took them both from us, but she gave us each other."

"She did," Orion agreed. "Now come on, both packs are waiting."

The ceremony ...