Kelly Thompson POV

My chest tightened at the thought of Jason and Eden, their faces a constant presence in my mind. My love for them was a beacon, yet fear shadowed its glow-the fear of loss, the fear of failure. For a fleeting moment, I allowed myself to feel the full weight of it, the vulnerability of my position as Luna Queen, mother, wife.

But I could not afford to be consumed by fear, not when so much depended on my strength. I drew a deep breath, exhaling slowly as I gazed up at the ...