Chapter 100. New Blessings

Ainsley

The weight of hundreds of eyes settle on me, forcing me to remain standing tall even as anxiety crawls across my skin.

My father’s former supporters are here too, guarded by enforcers of my choosing, along with Cambria, now officially my beta, and my grandfather. His presence is a quiet but unwavering pillar of support, one I’m thankful to have now that I’m standing up here in front of everyone.

And there, right by my side, stands Liam with his hand firmly in mine.

My pack’s expressions are a mix of curiosity, hesitation, and quiet expectation.

This is it. The moment I reclaim Redmoon—no, Redshadow—as my own. In these next few seconds, I will end my father’s legacy of fear once and for all.

I take a breath and let my voice carry, strong and unwavering. “I stand before you tonight as the new leader of this pack, formally known as Redmoon. From here on out, we will now be named Redshadow as an ode to all of us mending the br