Selene's POV

The night of the Moon Goddess's attack changed everything.

I stood on the balcony, staring at the city below.

The Doom Moon still hung above the rooftops, bathing the capital in crimson light.

Only a few hours had passed since the battle, but it already felt like a distant memory.

I had refused the Moon Goddess.

I had stood against her.

And somehow, I had survived.

But I knew it was not over.

She would return.

Next time, she would not come to test me.

She would come to destroy me.

A quiet sound came from behind me.

I turned.

Seraphine stood in the doorway.

Her face was...