POV: Thelma

The twin bond screamed.

Not pain. Worse. The shock was so profound it felt like Theo's soul was shattering. And underneath it, a horrible recognition, betrayal so deep it had no words.

He knew who the Serpent was.

And through the bond, fragmented images flooded my mind. A face I knew. A voice I trusted. Eyes that swirled with impossible colors.

No. Please, no.

"Thelma?" Xavier gripped my shoulders as I swayed. "What's wrong? What are you feeling?"

I couldn't speak. Couldn't breathe. The truth was too terrible.

Luna.

The traitor was Luna.

"Gather everyone," I whispered. "Now. Command tent. Everyone we trust."

Ten minutes later, our inner...