{Ryanna's Pov}
“We're here to take back what belongs to us,”
Casper said. As the silence settled, no more drums, no laughter. Just fire crackling and wolves holding their breath.
My steps made no sound on the stone. The white cloak trailed behind me, and the moon caught on the silver threading of its hem. I didn’t need armor tonight." The truth was a sharper weapon”.
“Do you remember what you said to me the night you stripped me of our bond? ” I asked.
“You called me a stain. A disgrace. You paraded me through this festival, right here in this circle, and watched as they turned their backs.”
Aurelius’ jaw flexed, but he said nothing.
“You said I was unworthy of the Moonskin name,” I continued eyes on him. “But I survived. You sent Osiris after me but he failed. He’s gone now!”
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