Rhea’s POVThe smell of damp earth and the metallic tang of blood filled the air. As the rogues circled us, their eyes shining in the moonlight like ravenous tigers, shadows curled between the trees. Beside me, Damon stiffened, his breathing regulated and shallow. Like a spring, his muscles tensed, poised to attack. He whispered, "Stay close," as his fingers clenched around his blade. The rogue leader stepped forward slowly, a smirk twisting his lips. "You were warned, Lunar Queen." I got a chill from the title alone. The dagger at my side made my fingers shake. This was not what I was expecting. My head was groggy from fatigue, and my body was still weak from the poison.However, there was no time for hesitation. One of the rogues lunged. Damon's response was immediate, a vicious slice of his sword coming straight at the assailant. As the outlaw slumped, blood spattered the forest floor, but another replaced him. Next, another. They surrounded us with swift, accurate motions, m
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