Brittany's POV

I know the truth now. I have power returning to my body. I have hope.

But some wounds still cut deep. Some humiliations still have to be endured.

Night falls. The moon rises. Cold and distant.

A guard comes to my room. His expression embarrassed. Apologetic.

"Luna... I mean... The new Luna has ordered you to the front garden. You're to stand watch tonight."

I stare at him. "Stand watch? For ...