VALERIA

«Eneara, I have never regretted a decision so deeply. My whims brought terrible consequences to the world and to your fragile body.

Your desire to be a mother—I will fulfill it. I will create three special treasures for you. Thank you for showing me freedom through your eyes.»

“This is part of the passage you deciphered at the Altar,” Quinn says as the three of us sit inside the castle library.

“I know, but I still didn’t understand a thing,” I admit, seated across from them with a long table between us.

“As I understand it, it speaks of the emergence of the first supernatural creatures. According to the legends, Eneara was the vessel for the Moon Goddess when she came to explore the mortal realm,” Celine explains, and Quinn nods.

They seem like two brainiacs, bookworms, real overachievers—and that’s a good thing.

“However, this much is clear. According to the legend, Eneara, with the remaining power of the Goddess flowing through her veins, gave birth to the first Lycan, Witc