The white Fang Pack Court halls shimmered in morning light, illuminated by soft shades of pearl and silver. Moonflowers had burst forth previously in the center of the atrium, their petals dancing with mysteries. Servants gilded with quiet urgency, polishing gold trimmings, folding linens, and practicing ceremonial incantations.

All was set for the Moon Ceremony.

And Lady Sapphire—white-haired Luna of the White Fang Pack—orchestrated it all with trained calmness.

Except that she wasn't ...