Chapter 163. Infiltration of Emberfang

Celeste’s POV

That, in essence, summed up the entire story of The Goddess Rene and Saphira’s relationship. It was a sorrowful tale—neither of them had ever fully healed from their wounds—and I could only hope that one day they might sit together, face to face, to speak honestly and heal the lingering pain. They truly deserved that chance.

As Saphira finished speaking, Luneth cleared her throat and addressed her directly. “Alpha Saphira, I sincerely sympathize with you—truly, I do—but this situation isn’t solely about you and your personal loss. It affects every one of us. Therefore, I ask you to set aside any petty differences and place your trust in us. I realize it’s a heavy request, but as Priestess of the Moon, I command you to reveal the gem’s location so we can seal it away.”

That moment marked one of the first times I’d ever seen Luneth wield her authority so overtly to compel another. The priestess was one of Luneth’s staunchest supporters. They comm