The ceremony finished with Marcus announcing a feast to celebrate his daughter's return. As the pack scattered, he pulled Elara close. "Rest before tonight's ritual," he whispered. "You'll need your strength." His cold smile made her skin crawl. Two guards led her to a lavish bedroom on the east wing, far from where the triplets were being kept. Elara paced the room, mind racing. The metal key Luna gave her felt heavy in her pocket.