The world was too silent as I opened my eyes. Beside me, there is no heartbeat. No coziness. Only moonlight and chilly bedding.

"Matilda?"

Quiet.

I quickly sat up. Her aroma faded and remained. Panic was like a knife.

Rhys whispered, "You really ought to learn to sleep lightly."

"Where is she?"

He laughed. Before daylight, they were gone. With her faith acting as armor, brave young Luna ventured straight into the jungle.

"What did you do?"

Nothing as of yet. However, she is going in the ...