As the Supreme Lycan began to speak, Wald felt the world shift beneath his feet.
"My son," the old king rasped, his voice weak but filled with urgency. "I've been given a chance by the Moon Goddess to make amends for my past mistakes. I can grant you one wish, anything your heart desires."
Wald's mind raced. There was only one thing he wanted, one person he desperately needed back. "Father, please," he begged, his voice cracking with emotion. "Bring Madison back to life. I can't go on without her."
The Supreme Lycan's eyes filled with sorrow. "I'm sorry, my boy. Even with the power granted to me, I cannot bring back the dead. But I can do something else for you."
Wald's heart sank, but he leaned in closer, clinging to any shred of hope.
"I can show you the truth," his father continued. "I can open the veil of the universe's secrets surrounding Madison. You'll see everything - her past, her motivations, her deepest thoughts and feelings."