Luna’s Second Chance
“Julian of Scarlet Moon, son of this land, you have invoked the ancient rite of Elidor. Luca, Alpha of the Scarlet Moon, you have accepted. This ground, this Hollow, shall witness your blood. The victor shall lead. The defeated shall fall.”
Elder Mirella raised her staff. “You may strip now. There will be no armor. No weapon. Only fang and claw, as it has always been.”
Julian began to unbutton his shirt, taking his time, savoring the moment like a damn performance. His body was leaner than mine, wiry, but dangerous. Snake-like.
I tore off my shirt in one swift motion and stepped toward the stone ring, my heart a riot in my chest, but my steps steady.
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