The girl eventually realized they both had a lot to lose in this endeavor, so she straightened herself up to full height. “My name is Farrah. I am a daughter of the Bear Mountain Clan, and I will follow you, Luna.”
Those were the last words they shared until hours after leaving Northern Forest borders. They had successfully slipped away under a clouded sky, where even the Moon Goddess hid her light to cover them. Lucy felt a pang of guilt at deceiving her border patrol. Jace would never forgive her for exploiting them, turning his precious security into a farce to save one treacherous bear. Then, she thought of Dimitri’s wrath and a shiver went down her spine. Imogen reminded her this was not the time to be afraid, so Lucy forged ahead without looking back.
After miles of heading west, t
