Chapter 161

Emily’s POV

The Fates loomed over me in the thick fog.

“Did you think you could rewrite destiny for free, little girl?” the second Fate mocked, leaning close. “Hundreds of rogues were meant to die today. You stopped it. Now, we take Meredyth and Nathan instead.”

“No, please.” Panic seized my throat.

“She broke your law? Oh, that is rich.”

A blinding silver light shattered the darkness. The Moon Goddess stepped between me and the weavers, her eyes blazing.

The eldest Fate didn't flinch. “Do not interfere, Goddess. Every blood debt must be collected.”

“Do not lecture me, you hypocrites!” the Goddess spat. “You dare claim she ruined the balance? You three shattered it first when you stopped me from destroying Silas!”

The third Fate tightened her grip on her golden shears. “The Alpha King was a special case. We did what was necessary.”

“You protected a monster!” the Goddess roared, stepping forward. “He murdered the