Noleen's POV

Blood dripped from my nose, each drop feeling heavier than the last.

My vision blurred, black spots dancing at the edges of my sight.

I fought to stay upright, clutching my stomach as waves of pain tore through me.

"Please... help me," I croaked, my voice barely above a whisper.

The Moon Goddess's voice echoed around me, sharp and unforgiving.

"You've failed, Noleen. Your fate is sealed. You let her be taken by your own brother. On a festive night, no less. Why, Noleen? Why?"

"I-" My words caught in my throat as a brutal kick slammed into my stomach, sending me sprawling onto the cold, unyielding floor....