The Luna He Lost
“You too, Alpha.”
Then he was gone, disappearing into the tide of warriors preparing for war.
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Ten minutes later, I stood at the front of the formation, Maeve on my right, Lira on my left. The Moonbound standard fluttered above us, dark silver against a stormy sky.
I drew in a breath.
Felt the earth pulse beneath my feet.
And when the first wave of enemies crested the hill opposite us, I let the power rise.
The bloodstone ignited at my chest, responding to the fury that surged through me.