The Moon Goddess stood before us, her presence undeniably powerful. A soft glow surrounded her, and even the crickets dared not break the silence around her. This was my first time seeing her; I had never visited this place with a potential mate before, so she had never revealed herself to me. But the way Nicholas gazed at her with familiarity told me this wasn’t their first encounter.
“Nicholas, we meet again,” she said, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear.
Nicholas narrowed his eyes. “Unfortunately, I can’t say it’s good to see you again.”
Her eyes sharpened, and a quiet authority filled the air. “What a shame. I was expecting a much warmer welcome,” she said, her voice tinged with annoyance.
Nicholas shook his head. “Perhaps if you weren’t so petty and allowed me to bond with my
