Moonlit Bonds by Luna

hts of Ryder and the mysteries that seemed to surround him. She had barely slept the night be

someone coming the opposite direction. She stumble

atch your step

d piercing blue eyes. She wore a leather jacket over a casual b

feeling slightly disoriented.

s twinkle in her eyes. "No harm

d slowly. "Yes, that'

. "I'm Cassidy Rivers. I'

nge sense of familiarity. "Nice to meet y

knowing. "Oh, just that you're a girl with a lot

self-conscious. "I...

ry, I'm not here to judge. In fact

ued despite herself.

oppers, before leaning in closer. "Let's just say

ith surprise. "You me

ilverwood isn't exactly what it seems, Luna. There are secrets her

own her spine. "You're saying there's

t not everyone is ready to see it. It takes a speci

ture of fear and curiosity. "

re, a determination to find the truth no matter the cost. I've been

rocess Cassidy's words. "

e breaking the cycle of secrets and lies that has plagued this town f

one stood out above the rest. "What

Now that's a story for another time. But I can assure you

werewolves roaming Silverwood seemed both thrill

But more importantly, I have experience. I've seen firsthand what hap

my... guide?" Luna

riend. I want to help you navigate this world, Luna. To

e idea of delving into a world of werewolves and secrets was daunting. Yet, she couldn't deny the pu

ted, her voice barely above a w

know it is, Luna. But you don't have to decide right

in the hallway, her thoughts spinning. Could she trust Cassidy? C

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emory of her encounter with Cassidy Rivers, nor the cryptic words she had spoken. She found herself w

search of clues about her family, she felt a presence beside her. She

f I joi

only a moment bef

e sweeping over the scattered yearbooks and

de. "Answers, mostly. About my family,

y, unraveling the past. Especially when there

a blurted out, unable to cont

in you, Luna. You're not like most people. You have a fire inside you, a determin

h a healthy dose of skepticism. "But

h, it's real, Luna. And more. But I

her things and followed Cassidy out of the library and down a series of winding hallways. They eventually ar

asked, her heart rac

vealing a narrow staircase leading down into da

dy into the unknown, ready to uncover the secrets that lay