The dawn broke cold and sharp over the summit camp, painting the sky with strokes of pale pink and gold. The air was thick with anticipation.
Selene stood in the center of the training grounds, Moonfire gleaming at her side, as the elite strike team prepared for their next mission.
Jace paced thoughtfully, his sword strapped to his back, eyes scanning the fighters as they warmed up with precise drills.
Korren's imposing figure moved among the warriors, issuing orders and encouragement, his battle-hardened voice cutting through the morning air.
Saria quietly chanted spells of protection and strength, her hands glowing with a soft azure light.
Selene's gaze was steady, but inside, a storm brewed.
The northern border was vulnerable, and Damien's forces were mobilizing fast.
Their next strike had to be flawless.
Jace approached Selene, voice low.
"They're disciplined, skilled, but we need more than that. They have to trust each other."
Selene nodded.
"Trust is forged in fire."
She turned to the assembled warriors.
"Today, we train not just for strength, but for unity."
She raised Moonfire high.
"This is not just a sword. It is the symbol of the Alpha Queen's will."
The warriors responded with fierce cries.
The training was grueling.
Combat drills tested endurance and precision.
Saria's magic lessons pushed the limits of their control.
Team exercises emphasized communication and reliance.
Jace taught stealth tactics and silent takedowns, while Korren drilled them in battlefield formations and defense.
Hours passed like minutes.
By midday, sweat and dirt coated their skin, but their spirits burned brighter than ever.
As the sun dipped low, Selene gathered the team around the Moon Tree.
"We fight not just for ourselves, but for every pack that believes in a future free of fear."
She looked each warrior in the eye.
"Tonight, we strike the Shadow Fang's supply lines. Cut off their reinforcements. We show Damien that we are ready."
The warriors nodded with determination.
Later, in the quiet of her tent, Selene reflected on the path ahead.
The weight of the crown was heavier than any sword.
But with allies by her side and the ancient magic within, she was no longer the rejected Luna.
She was the Alpha Queen.
And the fight for the future had only just begun.