Felicia should have stayed home. That was her first thought the moment she stepped into the celebration grounds. The annual Harvest Moon Festival was one of Karite Pack’s biggest events. Lanterns hung from every tree branch, casting warm golden light across the enormous gathering. Music floated through the air. Children ran between food stalls. Couples danced beneath strings of lights while warriors laughed around bonfires. It should have been beautiful. Normally, it was. Tonight, however, Felicia felt strangely nervous. Maybe it was because Avery stood beside her. Maybe it was because things had changed between them. Or maybe it was because Markus would be there. She wasn’t entirely sure. “You’re thinking too much.” Avery’s voice pulled her from her thoughts. Felicia looked up

