"The true measure of a kingdom is not the thickness of its walls, but the depth of the love that fills its halls. Tonight, the North Kingdom was invincible."
ELIAS BLACKTHORNE POV
The Grand Hall was no longer a colossal structure of intimidating power; tonight, it was the radiant heart of the entire Northern Faction. The seven-story arches were draped in silken banners and strung with fairy lights that cast a warm, honeyed glow over the polished obsidian floor. The sheer volume of love and pride in the air was palpable, intoxicating the senses with the mingling scents of three hundred powerful shifters, the crisp cedar of Alphas, the floral spice of Betas, and the deep, rich comfort of their pack all unified in exuberant celebration.
