The pack territory slowly returned to normal after the battle.
But everyone knew the peace wouldn't last long.
Alpha Darius had made it clear that he would return.
Inside the mansion, Ariana sat near the window, staring at the moon.
Her mind was full of questions.
"This power… why me?" she whispered.
Suddenly the door opened quietly.
Kayden walked in with his usual relaxed smile.
"Thinking about your Moon Princess life?"
Ariana sighed.
"Don't call me that."
Kayden laughed and leaned against the wall.
"Well, whether you like it or not… you're the Moon Heir now."
Ariana looked worried.
"I almost lost control yesterday."
Kayden's expression became serious for once.
"That's exactly why I'm here."
Ariana frowned.
"What do you mean?"
Kayden tossed a small training knife onto the table.
"You need to learn how to control your power."
"Before the next fight."
Ariana looked surprised.
"You're going to train me?"
Kayden smirked.
"Don't tell my brother."
Ariana raised an eyebrow.
"Why?"
Kayden chuckled.
"Because Jayden would probably lock you inside the mansion forever."
At that moment, Jayden was standing outside the door.
Listening.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
He didn't like the idea of Ariana training in dangerous situations.
But deep down he also knew something important.
If Ariana didn't learn to control her power…
The next time it awakened…
It could destroy far more than just their enemies.
Inside the room, Kayden held out his hand to Ariana.
"Come on."
"Training starts tonight."
Ariana hesitated for a moment.
Then she stood up.
Because she knew the truth.
If another war came…
She couldn't keep hiding behind others.
She had to become strong enough to fight for herself.
And maybe…
Strong enough to protect the ones she cared about.