Outside – At the Temple
The doors blew open.
Aria stepped out—glowing, fierce, regal.
The wolves around the temple dropped to their knees.
Even Kael’s head bowed.
“What… what happened?” Axel whispered.
“I am Luna,” Aria said simply. “And I remember everything.”
Before anyone could react, a wolf’s howl shattered the night.
Not just any howl—Asher’s.
Aria turned and ran. The sky had darkened unnaturally, and the air carried the scent of blood.
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Forest Clearing – Lillian’s Ambush
Asher lay pinned under dark vines, struggling as Lillian stood over him—eyes glowing void-black, her body wrapped in smoke and silver scars.
“Hello, Luna,” she purred as Aria stepped into the clearing.
“You don’t have to do this,” Aria warned.
“Oh, I do,” Lillian said. “Because I won’t be forgotten. I
