Chapter 115 DANE I stood between Aurora and the oing rogues .


    They were the same mysterious women wed met in the woods .


    Power still burned through me like fire .


    I wasnt exactly surprised to be one of the people chosen by the ceremony .


    It felt like wed been in over our heads with gods and dark forces for a while now .


    But that didnt mean I had expected it , or that I wasnt humbled by the goddesss choice .


    Stand down , I growled to my pack .


    They obeyed , parting so the women coulde nearer .


    The women stopped at the edge of the ceremonial circle that had been painted onto the grass .


    There , they bowed .


    Greetings , she said , To the goddesss chosen king and queen .


    King ? No.


    I had enough on my te as Alpha of Blue Ridge .


    I squared my shoulders and folded my arms across my chest .


    There was nothing to say about the kingment , so I ignored it .


    Are you finally going to tell us your name and who you are ? Their leader smiled .


    Im Cam , and we are the shield maidens of the goddess .


    Guardians of the queen .


    Chapter 115 2/4 Confusion was written across Auroras face , and she darted a nce to where Evelyn stood up on the deck , watching us all silently .


    But there were two women chosen .


    Are we both- ? Camiles eyes shed to Evelyn .


    No , she said to Aurora .


    Youre the queen if queen is even the right word for it .


    I can feel it in the magic that binds us together .


    She is the First Shield .


    Our leader .


    And your most powerful protector .


    Aurora made a squawking sound that sounded like she was trying tough around a suddenly dry throat .


    Evelyn … my protector ? I raised a brow .


    Thats not going to work .


    Cams dark gaze snapped to me .


    Its not for you to say .


    Then her eyes dropped to the ground , as if she was remembering something , and her voice went quiet .


    Its not for any of us to decide whether or not were called , or what were called to do .


    Trust me .


    We should have this conversation inside , Aurora said .


    I couldnt me them for thinking she was a queen .


    She held her chin high , and though her eyes were still red from all the crying she had done in thest few days , her face didnt give any of her thoughts or feelings away .


    I agreed and dismissed the pack .


    I could feel their curiosity .


    Their confusion .


    I was also curious and confused .


    There was new magic in my body .


    I felt stronger , sharper .


    But I had no idea what I could do .


    3/4 Chapter 115 I had no idea why these people would call me a king .


    We went into a conference room : me .


    Aurora .


    Evelyn , Cam , and one other of the female rogues who imed to be the shield maidens of the moon goddess .


    This is getting ridiculous , Aurora said as soon as the doors .


    closed .


    Queen ? Really ? Cam shrugged .


    She looked like she was about thirty .


    She also had the look of a woman who didnt have time for nonsense .


    How about the destined female leader who will unite wolves and their allies against threats you cant even imagine and lead them through a war like theyve never known ? I think queen is a little easier to say , even if it feels dramatic .


    Aurora sighed , took a seat , and pinched the bridge of her nose between her thumb and forefinger .


    Everythingtely is dramatic .


    She dropped her hand and gestured to chairs around the table .


    Sit .


    Please .


    It seems like you all know things we dont .


    Id like to know what you know .


    Everyone sat .


    I took the seat on Auroras right .


    Evelyn sat halfway down the table from us .


    Cam and herpanion sat across from her .


    Cam began to speak .


    Like I said , were the shield maidens of the moon goddess .


    We all heard the call , we all abandoned our packs .


    It was … hard .


    Some of us left lovers .


    Some even left children .


    At first , I thought Chapter 115 I was crazy .


    Then we started finding each other .


    So , youre warriors ? I asked .


    4/4 Cam shook her head .


    All of us can fight , but only some of us are dedicated warriors .


    Some are healers , some , I think , are meant to be diplomats and advisors .


    A few , like me , can hear the voice of the goddess .


    Sometimes we see visions .


    Evelyn tilted her head .


    Like the goddess put together a court of handmaidens ready made for her chosen queen ? Yes , said Camile .


    And you are her first choice .


    You are supposed to be the queens greatest ally .


    Her fiercest protector .


    The goddess has said that there wille a time when the fates of all the wolves in the world will be in her queens hands … and the queens life will be in yours .


    Evelyn and Aurora stared at each other .


    Then Evelyn sat back in her chair .


    Unhappily , she said , Theres one problem with that .


    I hate this woman .


    She took everything from me .


    Id watch her die in a heartbeat .