Once I leave Moonspire…
There is no turning back.
The first rays of sunlight crept through my bedroom window long before the palace woke.
I had barely slept.
Every time I closed my eyes, I saw the Valley of Echoes.
The Moon Stone.
The mysterious Queen.
And the words the High Oracle had spoken before the royal court.
“Your blood is the key.”
I slowly sat up and looked around the room.
Only a few weeks ago, this place had felt strange and unfamiliar.
Now…
It had become my home.
Maybe not forever.
But long enough to leave a mark on my heart.
A soft knock interrupted my thoughts.
“Lady Aria?”
It was Mira.
“You may come in.”
She pushed the door open, carrying a neatly folded traveling cloak.
“I thought you might need this.”
I smiled.
“Thank you.”
She placed the cloak on t
