Xyla’s P.O.V.A full year had passed since the night the Moon Goddess bound our fates forever at the Starfire Altar, and the world had finally learned the quiet art of peace.Nestled along the pristine eastern shore of the lake, far removed from the towering stone ramparts, heavy oak doors, and endless political courtrooms of the Night Howl Packhouse, stood our small timber-and-stone cottage.It was a haven built from scratch with our own hands—where wild star-lilies, climbing honeysuckle, and blooming jasmine wrapped around the wooden porch railings, filling the soft afternoon breeze with the intoxicating, sweet scent of uninterrupted life.From the wide, open kitchen window, the melodic, ringing sound of childish laughter echoed across the manicured garden, cutting through the warm air like silver bells.I leaned against the wooden windowsill, wiping my flour-dusted hands on my cotton apron.A soft, helpless smile spread across my face as I looked out at the yard.There, sitting on
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