Reclaiming Her Throne

Stella

Stepping off the last stair, the whispers and murmurs reach a crescendo before falling into hushed silence. My gaze lands on Vance, and I revel in the astonishment flickering in his eyes.

There’s a moment of silence as we gaze at each other. For a moment, things are like they used to be: I’m the Luna, Vance’s wife, revered by the people around me.

In my shimmering red dress, I feel like a