Chapter 103. The Luna I Am Meant to Be

Xerina’s POV

Chrissy was beside me, her fingers trembling as they grasped my palms. Her eyes were wide, shimmering with unshed tears. I could see the fear etched into her features, the way she looked at me like I might break at any moment.

Her voice wavered as she whispered, “You scared me, you know? I thought—”

I rolled my eyes, trying to ease her worry, even though the exhaustion weighed heavily on my body.

“I’m fine,” I muttered, forcing a weak smile. “Just tired, that’s all.”

But Chrissy wasn’t convinced. Her grip tightened, her lips pressing into a thin line as she studied my face, searching for any sign that I might not be telling the truth.

Aura was sitting on the floor beside the couch, her arms crossed over her chest. She was watching me with a mixture of concern and irritation, her gaze flicking between Chrissy and me.

“You should rest,” she said, her tone firm like she was trying to order me around.

I shook my head, s