Elara’s POVHis name was Jacobi.The little boy who had wandered into my bedroom, calling me mama.He was an orphan with only one living relative. His uncle, Kuro.“No, mama,” Jacobi cried, hugging my legs tighter.Kuro stared at him, thick irritation in his eyes. “Jacobi, if you do not let go of the Luna this instant–”My hands moved on autopilot, hugging him to my body. “Can we…can he not stay here a little longer? Just for a few days.”“Tonight is our purification ritual,” Kuro insisted. “The children have a special task at the beginning of the year. He cannot miss it.”I frowned, lifting Jacobi into my arms. “You heard that, baby?”His little arms only tightened around my neck. “No. No. I'm staying with mama.”“Is there no way around this?” I asked Kuro.“No, there isn't.” Kuro crossed his arms. “It is either he comes or both of you do.”“Luna, you and Alpha had an appointment today.”Oh. That date that he made me agree to.Irritation surged through me. “Tell him that I had to res
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