Shadows of the Moon

rumors. When Liam finally appears, he announces his decision to divorce Trista, shocking everyone. The arrival of Lucy, the new Luna

lackwood sat at the long, polished table, nervously tracing the intricate carvings on the surface. The air was thick wi

lly do it?" Hazel whisper

her chest. "He wouldn't make a joke li

g Trista's arm. "You know how Liam can

, and she believed they were bound by tradition and love. Her thoughts returned to their wedding day,

. The Elders, a group of solemn figures dressed in deep, earthy robes, exchanged knowing looks

es," Hazel s

shouldered, with dark hair that fell just above his piercing blue eyes, he exuded confidence. Today, h

said, getting to his feet.

voice steady but lacking warmth. He scanned the r

hed uncomfortably. Trista's heart pounded in her ears, and every second f

ing rumors that have reached my ears," Liam began, his

. She exchanged a quick, anxious look wi

whispered, her brow f

sta inquired, her voice quivering sligh

decision," he stated, his expression hardening.

nst a cliff. Trista's heart rate dropped, and a cold sweat broke

Hazel rose from h

ff the stone walls. "I have given this much thou

, and she tried to hold back tears. "You don't mean that," she said, des

. "Trista, you haven't been my Luna for a long t

s fell silent, and all eyes focused on her. Lucy looked just like a true Luna, dressed in a flowing gown that high

e curling her lips. "I hope I'm n

ir. This was the woman who had gotten between th

m said, his voice lackin

ied, her voice shaking.

sion steady. "Lucy understands the pa

wound. "You don't know what you're doing," she exclaimed, her voic

ement. "You may want to reconsider your words, Trista. I'

Elders' gaze. They had witnessed her love story with Liam, the h

arely above a whisper. "You canno

ss wash over her. She had always believed in the stren

but she didn't want

er tone sharper than she in

ned and his jaw tighten

k, her heart pounding. "Reg

oming. "This is not the time for personal disagr

ght, refusing to let them see her crumble. "The future?" she repeated, bitte

that he would reconsider. But he quickly masked it by turning

way beneath her. The gravity of the situation pre

. She had to keep her secret, the truth that was hidde

ing one hand on her arm. "We will

ation continued in the hall, she couldn't shake the fe

. The stakes had just risen, and she was prepared to do whate