The Moon Goddess had been defeated. The woman we had worshipped for centuries was trapped in corruption until we could help her escape. Her power hadn’t been strong enough to keep Dolus away, and I didn’t know if anything would be powerful enough to defeat him. anythingWould mates still form? Had the Moon Goddess given us the power to choose our mates when she left this world? What would happen during full moons? Would my moonflowers on my windowsill still glow for her deep into the night? I didn’t know, and it terrified me. Dolus now stood in front of me as Scarlett and smirked. I stared right into Scarlett’s black eyes and bared my teeth at her. “I’m not afraid of you, Dolus. I am building an army to destroy you. Tearing down one person isn’t going to tear down us all. Together, we’r

