Chapter 102

Scarlett I clutched at Lucien tighter, dragging him against me while staying vigilant at my surroundings especially since I had just confirmed that there a dozen of enemies coming in our direction. Tears had already blurred my vision, but I refused to let him go. I had to move. I had to save him. “Hold one,” I whispered, half to him, and half to myself, even though his breath was faint and his eyes were closed. “Just hold on a little longer.” Finally, I found a hollow—an alcove of rock hidden by overgrown roots and thick shadows. I lowered him carefully onto the mossy ground, my hands trembling as I tore at my pack. Blood still seeped from his wounds, straining his black shirt. His brows were furrowed and sweat buds had appeared on his forehead along with his stained blood. My vision blurred but I tried to focus on him, to not allow my emotions to get ahead of me. I am the once Luna of the Crescent Moon, had led the pack and commanded them to war, yet I, looking at my past and now, I f