ARIA’S POV 

“Provided we keep the borders tight, intercept them before they get to us, we can subdue them before any major damage is done, or maybe any damage at all.”

For days, I watched them prepare and strategize for war like they were taking on someone their size. I couldn't admit to them what I knew, because that meant I’d have to explain how I knew it and no one, not even me, was ready for how that would unfold.

“This time, the women and young children will do more than just sit and wait to be safe,” Ragner picked up the plan review from where Draven stopped. “Luna...