The Shadowed Queen's Claim
Every fracture she created in their bond was another step toward her freedom.
She rose from the bed, naked and unashamed, crossing to the full-length mirror. The woman staring back was no longer the broken Luna of her memories. Her raven hair tumbled wildly down her back, her full breasts bore faint fingerprints from Kael’s grip, and her lunar eyes glowed with an inner silver light that grew stronger each day. The Moon Goddess’s gift was awakening faster now, threads of shadow magic dancing at her fingertips whenever her emotions surged.
A soft knock sounded. Mira entered, carrying a tray of breakfast and fresh linens. “Luna, the northern traders have arrived early. Beta Harlan sent word thr