The Moon's Cursed Healer

et village in an ethereal glow. A cool breeze whispered through the trees,

ng in the throes of a dangerous birth. The midwives, trembling, worked frantically at her side, their faces pale with fear

did not f

ared for this nig

rs, piercing the darkness. The midwives gasped, whispering among themselves, their eyes wide with disbelief. This child was not li

and in stepped a figure that cast a sh

al, her presence suffocating. Behind her were two others-m

cold, betraying no emotion as she gazed at

er presence. They knew who she was-knew what s

g suspected the truth-the truth that would destroy her family and her pack. Th

e, and to never be defeated. She would be the greatest weapon in

hys, standing in the corner, his expression unreadable. The f

phecy was his to keep hidden, for he had plo

s tiny, glowing hand. "The Moon Goddess has given you a rare gift, little one," she whispe

t, the decis

of the prophecy-would be silenced, for no one could stand in the way of their plot. They would kill them all. And Maelis, already w

e weight of the prophecy's truth, she glanced back

omised softly. "And your father will never

power, and those who once loved her would find themsel

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