The Luna Who Walked Away
“Still, it’s a relief to see you finally working beside someone... respectable.”
Her words hang in the air, sharp as glass. Doom doesn’t flinch. He never does. He only tilts his head slightly, voice smooth. “Respect is earned, not borrowed.”
My father laughs too loudly. “Naturally, naturally. Still, one can’t deny Elara has always had an eye for strong partners.”
I say nothing, though the word *partners* tastes like ash.
The meeting starts. Trade routes, security measures, resource allocations. I keep my tone clipped, precise. No hesitation, no weakness. Doom announces that the main infrastructure of Crescent Reign will be completed within two weeks. Resource lines will open immediately. My