Luna's Awakening
Not to be outdone, I heard Xander call out to Eli, Jaxon, Aiden, Marcus, and Asher, “Gentlemen, I believe a midnight run through the enchanted forest is in order, don't you. Who's with me?”
As the men headed off towards the forest, their excited chatter fading into the distance, we women settled into the cozy warmth of my living room. Lily, ever the alchemist, mixed up a batch of magically-infused cocktails that sparkled and changed color as we sipped them.
The atmosphere was calm and close, very different from the big parties earlier. We told each other stories, some funny and some touching, making a mix of memories that brought us closer.
“Aurora,” Luna said, her eyes shining, “I need to k