Chapter 50. Rescue Mission: Stormclaw

Celeste’s POV

After I turned down Leon’s offer of help, Luneth—the lunar priestess—stepped forward and confronted us.

“I’m sorry—this is all my fault,” she sobbed, tears welling in her eyes. “I just wanted to stir up a little drama between the two of you. I never expected him to actually walk away!”

I started. Luneth had always seemed calm and composed to me—I’d only ever seen that sort of flair for tears and theatrics in Nyra. Now that I thought about it, I suspected Nyra and Luneth would become fast friends.

Before I could say anything, Luneth’s brother, Daren, stood and delivered a sharp slap to her skull. “You’ve acted like this since we were cubs,” he scolded. “That’s not how a priestess is supposed to behave!”

“Ouch!” Luneth shrieked, louder this time. “I said I was sorry! Stop hitting me!”

“It’s all right, Alpha Daren,” The Goddess interjected gently, stepping between them. “Despite what the priestess has done, this isn’t truly her f