The full moon hung over Silver Creek territory like a silver coin tossed against black velvet.
I stood in Elder Celeste's stone circle, watching moonlight dance across carved symbols that had witnessed generations of impossible choices. Tomorrow, Logan would leave for Washington to begin his work with international supernatural diplomacy. Tomorrow, I would start preparing for confederation meetings that could reshape civilization.
Tonight felt like the last quiet moment I'd have for a very long time.
"Couldn't sleep either?"
I turned to find Kai approaching through moonlit trees, moving with the enhanced grace that had become natural since our divine partnership was forged. His golden eyes caught lunar light, reflecting it back with depths that suggested he'd been thinking about more than just tomorrow's logistics.
