Chapter Five
Lucia had lived all of her life in a coven, cut off from any kind but her own. Now, all of that was changing. The scenery outside changed from forested land to ruined brick and mortar to industrial metal as they left the mountain of her coven, passed through the ruins of what once was a vibrant human development, and headed towards the integrated city of Sequoia. The one thing that remained the same was the Moon. With its proximity, it was always visible. It brought comfort to her as she left behind everything she knew for something new and hopeful.
She gazed over at Pierce who also looked out of the train's window at the scenery passing by. His hand rubbed at the back of his neck as they passed a charred, barren field. His foot tapped out a staccato rhythm as they snaked ar
