The Wolfless Luna
Above them, the moon watched—unchanging and ever-watchful.
And far beyond the walls of Crescent moon ,deep in the woods, a distant howl echoed through the night.
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Meanwhile, near the borders of Crescent Moon...
Zara clutched her swollen belly and stumbled, her face pale with pain. “Ethan… I can’t… I can’t go on,” she gasped, tears welling in her eyes.
Ethan, who had been walking ahead with a determined stride, stopped and turned quickly. He hurried to her side, gripping her shoulders, scanning her sweat-streaked face.