Reborn Luna And Her Revenge
His chest was heavily bandaged beneath his tunic, and a steaming mug of tea rested in his hand while Roma stood beside him with her arms crossed, glaring at him like a hawkish guardian.
Beside them stood Carl.
Carl wore no elaborate elder robes today.
He was dressed in a plain, unadorned grey tunic, devoid of any weapons or rank insignias.
When his eyes met mine as we approached, he didn't shrink away like Nolan had at the border, but he lowered his head in deep, silent shame.
The roaring crowd fell into a respectful silence as Xander and I stopped before the dais.
"Luna Xyla," Carl spoke, his voice gravelly and stripped of his former arrogance.