Elara’s POVI barely slept. Every time I closed my eyes, I heard it.You are not safe here, little wolf.Over and over. Wouldn't stop.Finally, I gave up and sat up in bed. The fire was almost out, just orange embers glowing in the dark.This room was too big. Too quiet.Nothing like my tiny room back home.I rubbed my arms. "Maybe I imagined it," I whispered.Maybe I was losing it. Maybe it was just stress.Knock on the door."Come in."A girl walked in, maybe my age, maybe younger. Dressed like a servant. She had a tray of food.The moment she saw me, she looked down fast."Good morning... Luna," she said softly.Luna.Nobody had ever called me that."Morning," I said.She put the tray on the table by the window. "I brought breakfast."Bread, fruit and tea. My stomach growled,I hadn't eaten since yesterday."Thanks."She didn't leave. Just stood there, nervous, like she wanted to talk."What's your name?" I asked.She looked surprised. "Lina.""Thanks, Lina."She smiled quickly, the
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