“What matters is Meret,” Xavier continued. “And whatever is coming next. So we need all the help we can get.”

Bruce darted one last glance at Ace before recoiling and focusing on Xavier.

“How do we help Meret, when we don’t even know what’s coming. And why are they after Meret? Is it because of the power she possesses?”

“Yes— Meret is not as ordinary as we think she is. She is a moon blood—a lunar daughter to be exact. A direct descendant of the moon goddess.”

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