The Moon tugged at me before I even realized it.
It wasn’t the gentle pull of last night. It was stronger, more insistent. A quiet thrum in my chest, steady and demanding. My body responded without thought. Legs moving, feet carrying me across the packhouse floor before my mind caught up.
Talon appeared at the doorway. His eyes were dark with concern. “Kaia. You can’t—”
“I have to go.” I said, my voice low but firm. “I can’t explain it. It’s… something I have to do alone.”
He stepped forward. “I can come with you. I can…”
“No.” I cut him off, shaking my head. “This is mine. I need to see it, touch it, and understand it myself. You’ll only get hurt if you follow me now.”
His jaw tightened. I could see it even in the dim light. He wanted to argue, but he didn’t. He nodded slowly. “Be c
