Chapter 62

• Elara closed the distance between them, her arms wrapping around him in a tight embrace. For a moment, she allowed herself to feel the safety of his presence, the warmth that he always provided. But even in his arms, there was a cold fear that lingered in her chest, a fear she couldn’t shake.
• “I’m scared,” she whispered, her voice muffled against his chest. “What if I can’t be the Luna they need?”
• “You already are,” Damien replied, his voice low and filled with conviction. “And if you ever forget that, I’ll remind you. Every step of the way.”