Chapter 54. Cave of the Moon Goddess

Cassian POV

Naturally, there’s no signpost that reads “secret seal this way” once we reach the mountain peak. We have to rely on the High Priestess to determine its exact location, something she must do through private chants and prayers to the Moon Goddess, asking Her to send her a vision.

For this, she steps away from us into the forest. Everyone is resting, and Lyra has handed out cups of water again. With the air thinner up here, it’s harder to take a full breath, even for me.

Lyra approaches, her eyes weary. “We’re running low,” she tells me.

“The runner should reach us later today,” I respond. “He’ll have some limited supplies, water among them.”

“Good.” She blinks slowly a few times, her eyes red from exhaustion.

“Come here,” I tell her, placing