Sera POV --- Three days had never felt so long. We spent every waking hour preparing the ambush. The Moonstone Altar stood in a clearing in the neutral territory, exactly halfway between Shadowcrest and Nightshade land. It was ancient stone, weathered by centuries, covered in symbols I couldn't read but which made my lunar power hum with recognition. This was a place of power. The moon's influence was strong here even in daylight. If Thaltos wanted to perform the Harvest ritual, it would be here. Kade and Damien had positioned fighters in the surrounding forest. Shadowcrest wolves on one side. Nightshade on the other. Over a thousand warriors in total, hidden among the trees, waiting for Thaltos to take the bait. The bait was Elena and me. Elena had fought hard against being included in the plan. Kade had fought even harder to keep her out. But Damien was right —
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