Diara

The woman assessed me, gasping as she circled me. “Oh my goddess, I’m so happy you’re the Luna,” she exclaimed, though I wasn’t quite sure why she felt that way. I glanced at Emrys, avoiding eye contact with Kennis. They both seemed to be here to welcome her. “Yes, she is, Tatiana. Her name is Diara, the Luna of the Night Moon Pack,” Kennis said as he approached us. To my surprise, he threw an arm around me and squeezed. My body stiffened; why was he so casual and pleased? I hadn’t seen him since New York.

“Oh yes!” Tatiana squealed, clearly excited.

“Diara, dear, this is Tatiana, Emrys’s...