*Anna*

As I stand on the railway platform, I can hardly breathe as the monster of a train looms before me. People scurry about, and I will soon join them in the scurrying, but for now I stand as near to the edge of the platform as I can without falling off, so I can make a hasty retreat if I change my mind.

Kai had told me where to wait, and had assured me he would come for me. I half wish he won’t keep that promise, pray that he will. I want to be the brave sort he believes me to be.

I lied to the Luna and...