Erick's nights had become restless, haunted by an inexplicable pain that twisted in his gut. It was a sensation he couldn't shake, one that seemed to manifest out of nowhere, leaving him feeling uneasy and disoriented.

He sat alone in his chamber, the moon's pale light filtering through the window. Aline's words echoed in his mind, a haunting reminder of a past he had tried to bury. She had spoken of curses and consequences, and now he couldn't ignore the feeling that her words held more truth than he had initially believed.

Desperation mingled with fear as Erick found himself whispering a plea to the Moon Goddess, a deity revered...