MAXINE

I turned around to see the Luna Queen. She was dressed in less formal regalia and she walked towards me. I was shocked that she knew my father's name. I never told her.

"How do you know my father's name?" I asked, unable to keep the surprise out of my voice. "I never told you."

She took a seat next to me on the bench. I was outside, receiving fresh air in the gardens.

"He's the one holding you back," she replied instead. "When I was reading your energy, he was on your mind a lot. ...