ETERNAL MOONLIGHT

ed and uncertain faces as their shadows danced along the cobblestone streets. We fel

friends. Gabriel was beside me, his imposing presence a reminder of his au

my unease. We faced a rogue vampire tonight, as many of yo

ed on me, I had to be strong. "Ralph and I are investigat

st. Florence may think this alliance is smart, bu

was smooth and authoritative as he advanced. I get your worries. This goes

's strength kept me going. We've faced danger befo

ph. But then he looked at me, and his steel-gray eyes f

at my brother. "I do. Tonight, Ralph proved himself.

cting an emotblue-greyldn't name. Gratitude

ally sighed, a heavy sound echoing through the square. "Fi

aid, a hint of a

n from the tension. "We must learn about the rogue and his

need your pack's resources. Your histories and le

all the info we can. We must keep this

ng me closer. As we approached the square's edge, I joined him

at me. It's easy to stay calm with

ooked away to calm down. I want to guard m

ss gave me a thrill and warmth from chest to fingertip

ked. I just want to fix things. Old grudg

erstanding. Breaking free is dangerous, but worth

for?" With cur

s. "I fought for my brother and family. However, following the event..

ry about your brother. I can

s burden has been on me too long. But you giv

oved closer. Ralph, you're no l

eel our tension deepening. I never expected the

d I felt like we were on the verge of something big. We walked s

ared memories, laughed at Raven's Peak's absurdit

and the pall of immortality that hung over him. His t

g detached, like a ghost haunting the world,"

fear," I whispered, feeling his words. "But connection matter

eyes as he searched mine, beneath centur

sy," I said, firm. Forever believe in

over time. We trained together, naturally synch

nd brush increased the tension. I craved his presen

shake the shadows. Every intimacy we shared

g as the sun set, painting the sky orange and purple.

whatever happens, I'm grateful for you-for your courage, your s

making the air hum. "I agree, Ralph. You sho

and terrifying thrillingly and terrifyingly

my voice steady and conviction strong. "We can protect

on his shoulders. Florence, you're stronger

til we were almost touching. This is poss

un set, our fingers entwinin