Elena’s POV:
"The mark!"
The words burst from my lips, and Rachael turned to me looking confused.
"What mark?" she asked.
I didn’t answer. My heart pounded as I grabbed her hand and pulled her closer to the owner of that mark. The moment my gaze landed on her face, my knees almost buckled beneath me.
It was her.
The Luna Queen.
Adrian’s wife.
How had I not realized it sooner?
I stumbled, nearly collapsing, and Rachael rushed forward to hold me steady.
“Elena, what is going on?” Rachael pressed, her voice edged with concern.
"I… I—" My voice wavered, and Rachael squeezed my hand.
“Breathe, girl. Breathe”
I inhaled sharply, willing myself to stay calm. My heart hammered against my ribs as I whispered, "I saw the mark."
“What mark?” she asked again.
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