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it felt like a soft whisper. There was no pain then only a quiet hush that wrapped aro
fresh snow. It grew brighter until I felt warmth in my chest. I opene
. "Rise, chosen daughter," it said. "Your sacrifice binds you to the
light. Her hair flowed like liquid silver. Her eyes were po
d my wounds close. Strength pulsed through me. I felt new bre
oss so green it hurt my eyes. I gasped and rose on shaking legs. My arms felt differ
looked back was not mine. Cheeks were smooth and strong. Hair was dark and long. Ey
new." I reached out and the water rippled. My reflection blurred and the
ed down like rain. I caught one on my palm. It dissolved in my
memories came like a river breaking its dam. I saw Jace's storm gray eyes ful
my side. The pain eased but a memory burned bright in my mind. I recalled falling
d them. I focused on the voice that had given me
e," she said. "A new path awaits." I shivered with hope a
fell to my ankles. The moonlight made them glow. I felt a powe
parkled like stars. I drank. The water was cool and sw
trees. The path glowed faintly under the moon. I felt th
alled. The moon hung low like a shining guard. My footste
. Their fur was pale as mist and their eyes held curiosity. One step
The sound was deep and full of welcome. I knelt and s
beneath the open sky. I remembered this place. It was the sac
der my palm. The moonlight seemed to listen. I whispered
he echo of my old life in my bones. The moon goddess's
ould walk among them as a stranger. My heart burned wi
stones beneath me glowed like embers. A circle of light ros
. They howled as one. Their voices filled the night wit
o moonlit gray. The circle stood quiet as if nothing had hap
It was not far. I could hear totem drums in the dist
y felt strong and sure. I took a deep breath and smel
od tall on its hind legs. Its cloak was dark as st
in my soul but could not name. A crown of silver
it said. "The pack waits, but the world does not
y mind raced with hope and fear. I to
with fading light. The moon hung low and sil
w if I could face the ones I loved without breaking
claim my fate. I would walk
beneath the trees. His cloak was dark and his hair was black
My heart thundered against my
waiting