Chapter 13

• The Deceit Veil
• The fighting left the group in a condition of uncertainty. Luna could sense their loss hovering large above them. She understood they needed to move fast to rebuild their morale and power. Though everyone had been rocked to their very core by Aiden's treachery, they had to continue.
• Once more, the council assembled—this time in a smaller, more private venue. Around a fire, Luna, Lucas, Seraphina, Karen, and some trustworthy fighters sat with lengthy shadows on their faces created by flickering flames.