Ethan I watched her eyes widen, the shock flickering across her face like a lightning bolt. She blinked a few times, clearly overwhelmed, and I could practically feel her mind racing, trying to process what I had just told her. “I know this is a lot,” I continued, my voice softening. “You didn’t even know about my existence, or this world’s existence, a week ago. But it is the truth, Rosemary. You and I… we are destined to be together. It’s what the moon goddess has decided for us. I know you are still human, at least for now, but I can feel it - you can sense the bond too.” Her breathing started to quicken, and I could smell the faint hint of panic rising in her scent. She was trying to hold it together, but I could see the weight of everything crashing down on her. Without thinking, I

