Chapter 249

NATALIE’S POV I drifted into sleep. My body was heavy but my mind restless. I thought I would dream about the babies, or maybe about Liam, but instead— I found myself standing in a place that didn’t feel real. The ground beneath my feet was glowing silver. It felt like the moon itself had spilled its light over the earth. Stars sparkled above me, close. They were brighter than I had ever seen. I felt breeze on my skin. It was so beautiful it stole my breath. Then I felt it—the feeling of power. My chest tightened. Someone was here with me. Out of the mist, a woman appeared. Her long hair sparkled like liquid silver. Her hair flowed endlessly, and her eyes glowed with a light too pure to be mortal. She wore a gown that seemed to be made of moonlight itself. My heart nearly stopped as realization crashed into me. “You…” I whispered. “You’re the Moon Goddess.” She smiled gently. Her aura was so powerful. Her presence was both comforting and terrifying at once. “Yes, child. My name is Shiv