76-Nova as Insecure.

Nova dashes out the back doors to catch her breath.

She leans over the stone railing overlooking the pool.

They hate her all of her. They gossip, but will they plot against her.

Nova starts to hyperventilate.

“Whoa,” Milo catches her before she falls. “Sandra call Oliver.”

“Nova honey,” Temperance runs to her daughter, who is cradled in Milo’s arms. “Honey, talk to me.”

Before Nova can speak, the patio shakes. Oliver has jumped from his bedroom on the fifth floor to the stone patio in a pair of sweatpants.

“Baby,” Oliver takes Nova in his arms. “Baby, talk to me.”

Nova lays her cheek on his bare chest to calm herself. Oliver holds her and walks toward the woods away from everyone.

“What happened?” Oliver asks.

Astra- Tell him the truth. He will know if you lie.

Nova- Not if you don’t tell him.

Astra- That is a joke right.

Nova- Don’t tell him, Astra. I don’t want to start my Luna duties this way. I will deal with it.

Astra- Fine, as long as it’s just words. They lay a finger on you an