Chapter 15. The Throne Refused

Celeste’s POV

“In the midst of my own downfall,” she began, her voice steady yet laden with emotion, “it was the squirrel’s unexpected arrival that rekindled my life’s purpose. That spark gave me the strength to carry on, to build this pack from the ashes of my despair. And now, Celeste, I believe you have been chosen for precisely that same reason—to pick up where I left off. I owe you an apology for failing to see it sooner and for the suffering I put you through. But if you are willing, would you accept the responsibility of becoming our next The Goddess?” she proposed, her gaze fixed intently on me.

The intensity shining in her eyes left no room for doubt: she was entirely serious. At that moment, everything felt as though it was spiraling faster than I could comprehend. One instant I was the lowest-ranking omega, the next, I was cooking the pack’s meals. And now, she was asking me to ascend to the throne. My life resembled a runaway rollercoaster, careening t