Selene staggers a little, but Onyx catches her. She leans against him while Onyx introduces himself. The Luna stands up and walks down the steps toward them. She stops in front of Selene and raises her hand to settle it against her cheek. The Luna’s eyes fill with tears.

“You look just like Jazelle did at your age,” she says. “I’m so happy to get to see you with my own eyes. I never thought this day would ever come.”

Selene reaches up and touches the ...