Don't be mistaken, if I had my way, Racheal would be the one coronated as my Luna." His words hurt me, but I pushed back the silly tears that were adamant on appearing.

"I'll grant your wish; I won't be attending, so you can have her as your Luna." I made an effort to keep my emotions out of my voice.

Astride stared at me expressionlessly. "You will attend," he growled.

"I would like to see you make me." I don't know why I said that. I don't even know where that bravery came from. The last thing I was trying to do was make him furious. Or maybe that's...