As Elder Jonathan transported us back, his face was etched with an unusual seriousness. The gravity of the moment was palpable. Ryder, Justin, Ivy, and I stood together, the air thick with apprehension. Elder Jonathan's voice cut through the silence.
“Ryder will be going on a cruise with Lyra and Ivy, while Faye will be going on a vacation retreat in the Bahamas with Lucian and Justin.”
The announcement hung heavily in the air, and a deep ache settled in my chest. The thought of Ryder being with Lyra, of them sharing moments that should have been ours, gnawed at me. I fought to keep my composure, but the pain was sharp and immediate.
Elder Jonathan cleared his throat, an edge of frustration in his voice. “For the record, I am against this 100%. I have never doubted the Moon Goddess, but
