CALM BEFORE STORM
~TATE'S POV~
The morning of the ceremony dawned clear and cold. I woke early, too nervous to sleep.
Mathias and Daxon were already gone. Last minute preparations with the warriors. I was alone with my thoughts for the first time in days.
I dressed slowly, taking my time with the ceremonial outfit. The blue dress fit perfectly. My hair was braided back. Simple but elegant.
In the mirror, I barely recognized myself. Gone was the scared girl who'd been traded months ago. In her place stood someone stronger and someone who'd killed to protect what was hers.
A knock at the door interrupted my thoughts.
"Come in," I called.
Sally entered, looking nervous. We hadn't spoken much since the rescue. Too much pain between us still. "You look like a Luna indeed," she said soft
