LILA'S POV
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The sound of voices and footsteps woke me again.
The whole packhouse felt alive, buzzing with movement.
I sat up quickly, my hair falling over my face.
Two omegas hurried past my door carrying silver lanterns.
âCareful with those!â one whispered, but they both smiled as they glanced inside.
âMorning, Luna,â they said together.
âGood morning,â I replied, forcing a smile.
A third omega entered with a tray of bread and fruit. She set it down on the table.
âYou need your strength,â she said softly. âThe rehearsal is soon.â
Rehearsal.
The word made my stomach twist.
I picked at the bread, but I wasnât hungry.
Outside my window I could hear the others setting upâmoving chairs, hanging banners, laughing in quick bursts.
They were excited.
Happy.
I pressed a hand to m
