The Clawless Luna 21.2

Vione prepared herself and so did the warriors. They seemed to know that Vione would not give up easily. They exchanged glances, encouraging each other, each harboring a hint of doubt.

After all, Vione had once been their Luna. Undoubtedly, a reluctance to use violence against her lingered in their hearts. Unfortunately, there was an order to be carried out. Mireya had the authority they had to obey, whether they liked it or not.

"Vione, it would be better if you surrender peacefully," the warrior leader, Storm, suggested.

Vione turned to Storm. "I'm sorry, Storm, but I can't."

Storm Meadow stood still for a moment. An inner struggle was visible in his eyes. The day he had captured Vione and her parents was still fresh in his mind. Now he had to do it again?

Storm's common sense and his conscience fought. Following Mireya's orders should have been easy, but it wasn't.

"Storm!" Mireya snapped. She glared at Storm with a piercing look. "I told you t