Great Luna laid her hand on top of their joined arms and her voice filled the night sky for all to hear. “Fane Lupei is and will be the alpha of the Romania pack until such a time that, like his father, I call him home to me. All of the power and authority with which I have blessed Vasile Lupei will now flow in the veins of his son, and will one day flow in the veins of his grandson Slate Lupei. The wolves have been my chosen race, though I created all of the supernatural races.”
Fane’s eyes widened at the goddess’ declaration, and he heard a murmur of voices flow through the great gathering of supernaturals. Vasile’s lips turned up slightly. Of course, his father wasn’t surprised. He’d either found out from the Great Luna at some point in his life, or it was knowledge gained once his life had ended and his soul had gone to be with his Creator.
“The Romania pack is my chosen pack, and I bestow my blessing on them beneath the Blood Moon. Those who rise against them will not fight only the pack’s might but mine as well.” Fane felt a burst of power flood his arm and then erupt into the rest of his body. He felt stronger than he ever had. His senses were even more heightened. When she lifted her hand and his father released him, the power was still there, running through him like currents of electricity.
The Great Luna turned to Jacquelyn and Alina. His mom was holding Jacquelyn’s hand close while holding Slate against her with her other arm.
The goddess placed her hand over theirs just as she’d placed it on his and Vasile’s arms. “Jacquelyn Lupei is and will be the alpha female of the Romania pack until such a time that I call her home with her mate. All of the power and authority with which I have blessed Alina Lupei will now flow in the veins of Jacquelyn Lupei.” Fane saw his mate react to the power that transferred from his mother to her, and his eyes widened as she began to glow. It didn’t last long. But for a few seconds, she was lit up much like Peri was able to do.
The goddess released them and then placed her hand on Slate’s forehead. “You have my protection, little one. As do all of the children that will come from this generation.” Then she stepped back and looked from Vasile to Alina. “It’s time for you to go home.”
Alina handed Slate back to Jacquelyn, whose arms were trembling as she took their son. Alina patted Jacquelyn's face. “You are going to be amazing,” she told her. And then she gave Fane one last smile. In a blink, they were gone.
The Great Luna turned to address all those who’d gathered. Her form began to grow in size, and then she was above them, looking down on all of her children.
“There was a time when you knew who you belonged to,” she said as she glanced from race to race. “But as time passed and the power inside of you became your confidence, instead of your Creator, I was lost to you, the knowledge of me erased. But now, you have a choice. You can continue to rely on your own strength and power, which even as I speak is being siphoned from each of your realms, or you can turn back to me, the one who gave you life, and acknowledge that you are what you are and have what you have because of me.
“You are either for me or you stand against me. I promise you, you do not want to be on the side of those who will come against me and those whom I love. My anger will be like a tidal wave as it crashes over your enemies. There will be no abating it, and I will grant no mercy to those who have done unspeakable acts of evil.
“Those who lay before you now chose me and will be with me for eternity. You belong with me because I created you out of my love, and I want nothing more than for each of you to one day rest in my presence.” Her gaze roamed over the gathering, and Fane could see the love shining out of her eyes. “You will be my arm of justice, and I will be your rescuer. It will not be an easy plight. Even as