The Rejected Luna
His sharp gaze narrowed, every muscle in his body coiled to strike.
A figure emerged from the chaos. A girl. Her face veiled, her movements calm despite the uproar.
Kane’s fingers twitched on the string, ready to release, until the girl’s hand rose slowly. She tugged the veil from her face.
Kane froze. For the first time in his existence, his composure was shattered. He staggered back a step, the bow trembling in his grip.
Across the hall, Gavin’s eyes went wide in disbelief before his knees buckled. He fainted, crashing to the floor.