The Luna’s Revenge
She pulled out the wrapped package and began to unwrap it, revealing the glowing artifact within.
Evander’s eyes widened, genuine shock breaking through his controlled facade. “You’ve had it with you this entire time?”
“Hidden in plain sight,” Nyx lied smoothly. “The safest place is always the most obvious.”
She held the forged crest up, letting the dying sunlight catch its surface. The runes seemed to pulse with inner light, responding to her touch, exactly as she’d designed them to.
Evander took a step forward, then stopped, caution warring with desire. “Give it to me.”