Kingdoms in Ashes

LUNA VESPERIA’S POV

“They still call you Luna,” Mirella whispered, walking close to my side.

“I hear it,” I said quietly, almost laughing, though it caught in my throat. “Strange, isn’t it? I spent years here being chained, mocked, beaten… and now I walk past them, and they bow their heads.”

Her hand brushed mine, “Because they know better now. Because Gideon made them know better.”

I nodded, but