KAIA'S POV. The car hummed quietly as it rolled deeper into Moonveil territory. The trees outside blurred in streaks of brown and black under the moonlight. For a while, I just sat in silence, listening to the sound of the engine and the faint rustle of the forest outside. My mind, however, kept circling around Hudson’s words about the banners. Finally, I let out a small chuckle, shaking my head as I glanced over my shoulder at the two figures in the backseat. “You know, I’m surprised word has already spread,” I said. “Those flags and banners only went up last night.” Amara leaned forward a little, her smile both amused and knowing. “You know how it is, Kaia. Something like that doesn’t stay hidden for long. The moment one person sees it, everyone else will know. People are always wa

