The Luna's Secret Heir
But behind that steady rhythm, I still heard the faint whisper of the flame… like a second heart beating inside me.
You can’t hide from me, child of fire.
My eyes snapped open. The fire on the hearth suddenly flared, golden light filling the room. The shadows disappeared—and in the middle of the flame, I saw her.
A woman’s face. Pale, beautiful, and terrible.
Her violet eyes met mine through the fire. She smiled.
And then the flame went out.
The room plunged into darkness.
I stumbled back, gasping. Damon lit a lantern quickly, scanning the space. “Elena? What did you see?”