CONSUMED IN THE TRIPLET ALPHAS' HEAT
I stood at the entrance in formal attire, and even though this had been planned and Athena had agreed to help, my heart pounded.
Tova emerged from the preparation tent fully veiled. The veil covered her face and most of her body, traditional for Luna candidates before binding. Hers was thick enough that no one could see beneath it. The crowd cheered. She walked toward me, flanked by two attendants. When she reached me, I offered my arm. She took it.
We entered the main tent together.
She removed the veil and gulped, wiping sweat from her face. Phase one done.
The tent was divided by a curtain, with a small preparation space hidden at the back. Tova and I moved behind it. Lira was already the
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