Shadows of the Moon
arrival of her twins while dealing with feelings of betrayal and loss. A look into
med ahead, a familiar haven that beckoned like an old friend. Each step felt heavy, carrying the weight of betrayal and loss. She could almost hear th
o breathe without the oppressive weight of judgment. The trees stood tall a
Her heart ached not only from the pain of Liam's words, but also from the realization of what she was losing. She had created
to the wind, her voice crac
o the forest. The scents of pine and damp earth enveloped her, temporari
she felt safe as his Luna. But those memories seemed tainted, overshadowed by the crushing reality of his betrayal. The arrival of
lf, shaking her head to clear it.
f determination through her. Whatever had happened to Liam, she needed to prot
of wildflowers. This had always been her sanctuary, a place where she could connect with nature and collect h
ng her eyes and picturing a peaceful future in which she cou
ldren in the forest would entail living alone, away from the community she had known her entire life. But what ch
the flowers. "They will be untainted by poli
g secrets of liberation. She stood up, her resolve strengthened. Trista refus
nd brushed off the dirt. It belonged to her grandmother, a woman known for her wisdom and connection to traditional ways. Trista
er interest: a story about a mother wolf who raised her pups separately from the pack, teaching them the way
ietly, a spark igniting wit
h plans. She would gather supplies, build a safe haven for her children, and teach them the value of their he
he world lift. She refused to let Liam's betrayal define her or her ch
rt raced as she strained to hear, and the forest felt very much alive around her. Shadows
er voice steady despite the
for a brief moment. Trista's instincts kicked in, and sh
g boy emerged, his hair tousled and his
sprinting toward her.
ght, feeling his warmth against her. "You terrified
explained, drawing back to
l of love. "I'm fine, sweetheart." But we need to spea
and curiosity washed over his face. "Is it a
, this adventure will be different. We're going to bu
m excitement to perplexity
ng against her heart. "We no longer consider the pa
dded slowly, acknowledging her w
of hope. This was her opportunity to create something new, a l
world outside the forest was unpredictable, and she had no idea what obstacles lay a