As I gazed at the full moon rising over the horizon, I muttered, "I can't believe this is really happening." As though nature itself was holding its breath for the moment I had long dreaded and avoided, the crisp night air appeared to embrace me.
As always, Kael's solid presence grounded me as he stood next to me. For a brief moment, when his fingers touched mine, it seemed as though everything may be alright once more. I knew in my heart, however, that tranquility was fleeting. The full moon served as a continual reminder that everything I had shied away from and everything I had been afraid of was going to come right at me.
With a gentle tone and the weight of the duty we now shared, Kael replied, "You've known this day was coming." "You would eventually turn into Luna. But now... you
