The Golden Luna
he said, his tone teasing but not unkind.
“Don’t start,” I muttered, brushing past him. “Let’s just get this over with.”
He chuckled, pushing off the wall. “You’ll thank me later, Cara. I promise. Come on, follow me.”
He led me around the castle’s side, to an area I hadn’t ventured to before. A sprawling forest loomed ahead, its edges bathed in the golden glow of the rising sun. Towering trees stretched their branches skyward, their leaves rustling softly in the morning breeze. It was beautiful, yet intimidating, like a living entity that demanded respect.