one hundred seventy two

Elijah’s POV

When I saw the lack of fear in Jenny's eyes as I shared my intention to make her Luna, a surge of conflicting emotions washed over me. The resolve in her gaze, and the quiet strength she exuded, both reassured me and stirred a sense of defiance within.

I knew that the path to making Jenny Luna would be fraught with challenges, especially with my mother's opposition looming like a dark cloud on the horizon. But I was resolute in my decision, I would make it happen, no matter the obstacles in our way.

The thought of making Jenny Luna, of granting her a position of power and protection, held a promise of shielding her from my mother's interference, of offering her a place of authority and respect within our pack. I believed in Jenny's hidden fire, the strength that simmered beneath her seemingly fragile exterior. In her, I saw the qualities I sought in a Luna resilience, determination, and a spirit that refused to be cowed by adversity.

As I held her close, enveloping her i