Chapter 9
Serena sat in a chair in the corner, watching Stanton converse with a group of people in black billowing cloaks. They seemed pleased at something he had done, but she wasn't concerned. She knew they were part of the inner circle, her moon amulet was letting off a bright silver light, but no one seemed to notice, they were too focused on Stanton.
He had assured her that everything was all right, that they wouldn't do anything. She could trust him. He loved her. That was all that mattered, not the daughters, not peace, nothing but his love for her.
He promised her that nothing would keep them apart anymore. That was what she wished for deep in the night. That was all she wanted. That was all that kept her going. The thought that they would be together. The thought that nothing could come between them. It was all so simple. So easy. Why hadn't they thought of it before.
So clear, so easy, so simple…
Tonight is the night when I leave the daughters. Tonight is the night of destiny, the prophesized night. Tonight is the night we've hoped for.