Luna
Morning came with its usual chaos in the maids' quarters. The loud clatter of dishes and hurried whispers filled the air as everyone prepared for the day ahead. But I wasn’t like the others this morning.
I was up earlier than usual, already forming a plan in my head. I had to find a way out of the Moon Palace, bond or not.
I washed my face in the shared basin in the maids quaters, I avoided my reflection. My pale complexion and tired eyes reminded me too much of the girl I used to be back at the Sun Palace—the one who barely escaped with her life.
The memories haunted me as I dressed in my maid’s uniform.
The nightmare from last night was still vivid in my mind.
I had been standing in the Sun Palace courtyard, surrounded by accusing stares. Crystal’s cold, smug voice echoed in m
