BRING HER TO ME

The informant, still trembling like a leaf in the wind, continued his explanation. “After the battle, they confirmed her death… they had already arranged her funeral and lowered her coffin into the grave, but just as they were about to cover it up, she clawed her way out. By the next day, she was as good as new, like nothing had ever happened.”

I sat back in my throne, my fingers drumming lightly on the cold obsidian armrest, my eyes narrowed in thought. *Kaliyah. Alive.* The thought seemed impossible, absurd even—yet here it was, delivered by the informant. This could only be the work of the Moon Goddess. Meddling in matters that didn’t concern her, as usual.

A smirk spread across my face, excitement surging through me. So, the Moon Goddess had decided to show her hand. *Interesting.* I liked games, and even if I had to play against a supernatural being, I had no intention of losing. I would win, or I’d die trying.

“Very well,” I said, leaning back as I reached into my robe and pulle