Chapter 23: A Dangerous Invitation (Elara's POV) "Luna, Katherine Thorne has requested your presence at her private residence—the attendants will help you get ready," Kaia announced with a smile. The words hit me like a blow. An icy shiver crawled up my spine. Katherine wanted to see me? "Did... did anyone from Katherine's residence say what the matter is about?" I stammered. Kaia shook her head. "The messenger didn't say. Perhaps she just wishes to see the new Future Luna?" My face drained of color. I sank onto our bed as memories flooded back—when Katherine had first seen me. Her spine-chilling laugh still haunted my dreams. And what had happened afterward? I'd been drugged and abandoned in the private woods, left to stumble into the Alpha King's retreat. Into Caspian's arm

