Kaelis's pov

I never thought I'd be Luna again, but here I was, getting ready for it. The weight of it was pressing down on me, and my hands shook a little as I straightened my gown, trying to hide how nervous I felt.

This wasn't just about the title, it was about protecting everything I cared about.

I looked at myself in the mirror. I saw the woman I had become: shaken, battered, and scarred. Still, a small part of me was happy.

Could I really do this again? Lead, protect, and love ...