Luna's Awakening
Then, gradually, the leader of the Awakened lowered his hands, and the final energy of the ritual disappeared.
“Maybe,” he said thoughtfully, “we've been too quick in our actions. If you truly are the Catalyst… we would hear what you propose.”
As the tension in the open space started to lessen, I felt a deep sense of relief along with some worry. We had avoided the immediate danger, but I knew that the real challenges were just starting.
But as I looked at my team – Xander, Asher, Aiden and even Kara – and saw the faces of the Awakened, is now filled with cautious hope, I felt a glimmer of optimism