Chapter 196. A Vow to Celeste

Eryndor’s POV

“Yes!” I pumped my fist into the air as Mildred pressed her quill to the parchment and signed the alliance form.

At that moment, all the months of negotiation, doubt, and tireless effort crystallized into triumph. Humans and werewolves—once bitter adversaries—were now united under a single purpose: to stand together against the evil of the Dreadmaw pack. Candlelight danced off the ancient stone walls of the underground chamber as I knelt beside Auraya and the rest of our Radiant Circle, my heart swelling with gratitude.

“Thank you all so much for believing in me—and in the werewolf kind,” I said, my voice echoing softly in the vaulted hall. The musty scent of parchment and old wood filled the air. “I promise you won’t regret this decision. Thank you, truly!”

Before I could continue, Auraya reached out, her strong hand hauling me upright. She dusted off the fine dust from my trousers, offering me a reassuring smile.

“Stop that,” sh