Chapter 28

The mouth watering fragrance from the table guided them to their chairs, Carina sat opposite of her parents, her little head just popping up from behind the giant bowl full of mashed potatoes-the good kind: chunky bits with little pieces of skin scattered throughout. Carina's stomach growled with strong approval. Her parents reached their hands across the table, taking her little one's. "Thank you Luna for all that you've done, for bringing our heart, Carina into this world and gracing her with a beautiful light. We are so excited to celebrate her eighth birthday tomorrow night under your white glow. We ask for safety and protection from the dark and hope we can follow the path of goodness and prosperity that you have sacrificed to give us. Bonum Luna." Her mother spoke for them, her vibrant silver eyes watch Carina as she speaks, a soft smile gracing her youthful face. "Bonum Luna." They repeated after her. The food star