The Whisper of the Ancient Luna
***Arin's POV***
I was suddenly out of breath as the red-eyed figure approached. My heart was beating so quickly that I thought it might burst, and my chest felt like it was being squeezed by enormous hands.
I muttered, "No," but my voice sounded strange and scratchy.
With a sound like shattered glass, the figure laughed. "Oh, but it's true, tiny ship. You've fulfilled my request exactly."
With the glowing orb of power still in her hand, my mother demanded, "What are you talking about?"
The figure said, "I'm talking about the binding ritual." "In reality, the First Luna was getting Arin's body ready for me each time she attempted to control your daughter. strengthening it. preparing it."
I felt sick to my stomach. "Preparing it for what?"
The figure pulled back its hood and said, "For the Ancient Luna to return."
