Moon-Scarred Vow
In that instant, the last shred of hope died.
I turned back to the bed and took out the silver box from my birth pack. Opening it, I laid out everything needed for the Moon Eclipse Unbinding – moon-blessed water, silver dust, bark from the sacred tree, and most importantly – the blood-oath rune we'd exchanged when we mated.
Arranging everything, I began to chant the ancient words.
"Moon Goddess, bear witness. When love turns to betrayal, when vows become lies, I ask your permission to undo this bond that is no longer sacred…"