The moment I heard Mother's voice, every instinct inside me screamed to run.
Bring me my daughter.
The words echoed through the underground kingdom.
Diana smiled.
"You heard her."
I tightened my grip on my blades.
"Where is she?"
"Waiting for you."
"Then tell her to come here."
Diana laughed.
"Still stubborn."
"I learned from the best."
Her smile disappeared.
"You don't understand what is happening."
"Then explain it."
Diana stepped closer.
"The coronation isn't a ceremony."
My stomach tightened.
"What is it?"
"It's a binding."
Derek stepped beside me.
"Binding what?"
Diana looked at him.
"You."
His expression hardened.
"Me?"
"The Shadow King."
She pointed toward the ancient throne.
"Once Aria sits upon it, the throne will recognise her as the Blood Moon Queen."
