Alara
It was colder than I had anticipated, the chill biting into my skin as I walked down the dark alleyway. The moon was barely visible, covered by thick clouds, and I could feel the heavy weight of the decision I was about to make. The air was thick with the stench of garbage and damp concrete, and every shadow seemed to move. My heart pounded in my chest, fear swirling through me.
I had never been to this part of the city before, and I prayed silently to the Moon Goddess for protection. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I had no other choice. Kaida needed to be dealt with, once and for all. This was my only way to secure Kaelen, to ensure that she was no longer in the picture.
I could feel the buzz of my phone in my pocket. It was a message from Drew—my cousin, the one who had
