Chapter 26

Victoria The grand oak-paneled classroom of Madam Hannah's Luna Academy gleamed with early afternoon sunlight. The seven of us sat in a perfect semicircle facing our formidable instructor, whose ramrod-straight posture hadn't wavered once in the past hour. I'd positioned myself strategically away from Lilith's trio, who kept exchanging whispers and pointed glances in my direction. "Proper protocol dictates that when addressing visiting Alphas, a Luna must always demonstrate deference while maintaining dignity," Madam Hannah explained, her crisp voice filling the room. "You are not merely decorative accessories to your mates—you are the spiritual centers of your packs, the nurturers of future generations, and the keepers of tradition." I found myself taking furious notes, determined not to miss anything despite the sidelong glances from the other women. *She knows her stuff,* Ava admitted reluctantly. *Even if she's a prejudiced old wolf.* The curriculum was far more intensive than I'd