~Aiden~

I ran through the corridors until I reached the Luna's Chambers. My chest heaved as I knocked once, then pushed the door open without waiting.

Mother was by the window. She turned at the sound, smiling like she always used to when I was a boy.

“Aiden,” she said softly. “What troubles you?”

“Everything,” I whispered. “He’s doing it again.”

She frowned, placing her hands neatly on her lap. “Who?”

“Father,” I choked out. “He’s enslaved the Nightfang ...