SHADOWS BENEATH THE MOONLIGHT

a found herself at Mira's door. She knocked softly,

voice called, mu

ndow, bathed in the silver glow of moonlight. She looke

Mira asked, h

entina replied, leanin

p waiting for everything to

e enough to see the faint freckles dusting Mira's cheekbones. "Maybe i

nced her by cupping her cheek. The moment stretched between them, taut with ant

to Valentina's shirt, pulling her closer, the dam broke. Valentina's co

pressed her against the wall. For the first time in years, Valentina let

the hallway shattered the moment. Vale

anded, her voice a mi

ra whispered, fear fl

m her holster, her expression

rridor, one thought consumed her: no one