Chapter 34

A heavy silence filled the royal archives as the revelation settled over them. Noelle stood still, her mind struggling to process the truth. She wasn't the Luna Queen, but she was of royal blood—heir to the Nightborne lineage.

The others stared at Noah, waiting for his reaction, but his expression remained unreadable.

Celeste broke the silence first. "Noah, the tattoo—" She motioned toward Noelle's back.

Noelle hesitated for only a moment before stepping forward. She turned her back to them and pulled aside the fabric of her tunic, revealing the intricate crest of the Silver Moon pack etched onto her skin.

Gasps echoed around the room. Even the warriors who had accompanied them exchanged uneasy glances.

Noah's jaw tightened. "It doesn't mean anything," he said coldly.