The Luna's Oath

between him and Leo, the man at the desk, had been palpable. She had no idea what the conversation had been about, but one thin

You're far more valuable than a pawn. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was something much

e. It was even more intimidating than the club, with a modern, cold exterior that seemed to

e but commanding, and Selene found herself

y was pristine, the floor gleaming with polished marble, and the entire space was bathed in soft,

arity, as if he owned the place-which, Selene suspected, he very well might. The

, but Selene couldn't help the feeling that this was more than just an ordina

s were lined with bookshelves, and the air was thick with the weight of old knowledge and hidden secrets. A large desk dominated

ut his eyes held a world of experience. He was dressed in a sharp suit, his black

is voice cool and smooth.

ce carrying an edge of amusement, though

that made her feel both seen and unseen at the same time.

?" he asked, his

g on a protective quality she hadn't hea

something in his mind. He raised an eyebrow, then nodde

back in his chair. "I assume you'

h his eyes. "You assume correctly. But I need you to understan

his name, but he didn't say anything. In

sitantly followed. Her pulse quickened as the room seemed to close in

vid," Viktor continued. "A new ve

the intensity building. She had no idea what Viktor was abou

inally leaned forward, his hands

e is more than just a woman caught up in our world. She has

she couldn't find the words. It was like her entire existence had been red

id demanded, h

ing a weight that made Selene's heart race. "A power that's been hidden

ention of power, of something ancient, made her uneasy. She had

hough his fingers tapped lightly on the d

ing David's. "You have no choice but to be

he two men seemed to weigh each ot

old. "But if this is a lie,

though it was anything but reassu

follow, she sat in silence, her mind spinning. She was part of something