Fated by the moon

: Shadows

sion and uncertainty. Aria couldn't sto

the Moon'

he meaning didn't become any clearer. She tried to focus on her classes, to immerse herself in the reality of

able connection. It had been too real to dismiss. But another part of her-the logical part, the par

de effect of being around so many supernatural beings. Or maybe Damien was using some sort o

mind still buzzing with questions. The stars were beginning to twinkle in th

, Ar

as a witch, one of the few people Aria had managed to make a connection with since arriving at the academy. Her smile was warm, b

ed with a small s

, her expression turning serious. "You've b

s it's just been a lot to take in." She ran a hand through her hai

ssing into a thin line. "I've been h

he nervous flutter in her stom

at he's said to you, but... be careful. There's a lot more to him than you rea

mand the truth, but she also felt the pull of suspicion. Was this just another warni

... he just said some things that I don't know ho

f fear behind them. "You should trust your instinc

ore walking away, leaving Aria standing alone in the

on her chest. Part of her wanted to brush it off, to pretend everything was fine, but the other part-the

again, maybe he was hiding something

then her eyes landed on one message-a message from her mother. She hadn't t

heart. If something feels o

in her mind as she gazed a

f her heart was leading her

y lingering in her mind. Whatever was happening with Damien, whatever

as-would have to wait. She

t ready to tr