Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
her father whispered, stepping closer.
“It is,” her mother said, her voice trembling with awe. “She’s been blessed. By Nyx and the Moon Goddess.”
Zoe frowned, confusion knitting her brow. “What does it mean?”
“It means you’re destined for something far greater than any of us,” her mother said, her voice heavy with emotion. “But we’ll explain more later. For now, you need to rest. You leave for Nighthaven Academy tomorrow.”
As the celebration resumed, Zoe’s thoughts swirled with the revelations. She found a moment of quiet near the edge of the garden, watching the lanterns sway in the breeze. Her mother’s words, the mark on her forehead, the connection with her wolf - it was all too much.