The Crescent Heir
A mother's fury, ancient and unstoppable, burning away fear and resignation like morning fog.
Aurora arranged the food with shaking hands, tears streaming down her young face.
"Please eat something, mistress. At least for the baby. You need strength ."
Their eyes met—Luna and handmaid, bound by loyalty stronger than pack law. Anna's filled with desperate gratitude and love for this brave girl. Aurora couldn't bear the intensity of that gaze. She stood abruptly and fled up the stairs, sobbing openly now, her composure finally breaking.