LYRA

The Selection Trial was supposed to be sacred.

Every wolf child grew up hearing the stories. How the Moon Goddess herself chose worthy she wolves to compete for the heart of an unmated royal heir. How the trials tested strength, intelligence, grace, and loyalty. How the winner would be marked by silver light and crowned as the future queen, blessed by divine right to rule beside the prince.

It was a fairy tale for noble daughters. A chance for powerful families to elevate their ...