SYDNEY Just as I was lost in thought, I heard Elder Martha's voice break the silence. "Hold on, don't leave yet," she said firmly. "I need to give you both some protection. I'm convinced your enemy is a powerful witch, and I won't let you walk out of here without a proper shield to protect yourself, Luna." With that, she stood up and walked into another room, leaving Alpha Gray and me sitting alone in the living room, wondering what she was up to. "Luna, what kind of protection do you think she's talking about?" Alpha Gray asked me. I shook my head in response because I didn't have any ideas either. "No idea, Alpha, but I'm guessing it's something spiritual,” I replied. “Maybe she's going to pray over us or give us some kind of amulet." Alpha Gray nodded thoughtfully. "Makes sense,

