*Star Blood Pack—The Luna’s Chambers*

The moon hung in the sky, its light flooding Crystal’s room with an ethereal glow.

Her reflection shone in the mirror, draped in silver and twilight blue, the ceremonial markings glittering along her collarbone like stars etched in skin.

She stood still.

Calm. Ready.

The faint weight of the poison no longer dulled her senses

A knock.

Aria entered silently, eyes downcast. “Your crown, ...