The truth was revealed.
Rowan was innocent. The Beta was punished. Peace returned.
Days later, Ariana stood on the cliff under the full moon.
Kael approached.
"You chose me," he said softly. "But I don't want you to choose out of fear."
Rowan joined them.
"I love you," he admitted. "But your heart belongs to him."
Ariana took a deep breath.
"I care for you both," she said. "But Kael is my home. My peace."
Rowan smiled sadly.
"Then protect her," he told his brother. "With your life."
Months later…
Ariana was crowned Luna.
Beside Kael.
Strong. Respected. Loved.
She had stopped being the lost girl in the forest.
She was now…
The Queen of the Moon.
And her story had only begun