It’s beautiful, Kade projects, coming up behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist.
It’s healing, I correct him, leaning back into his warmth. The energy she released... it’s not just magic. It’s life. She didn't just destroy the Void. She used it as fertilizer.
Kade rests his chin on my shoulder. She’s going to change the world, Isla.
She already has, I say softly.
Before he can respond, the secure comms unit on the balcony table chimes. It’s a priority-one channel.
Kade steps over and taps the screen. Morgan’s face appears, looking harried but triumphant. Behind her, I can see the glowing blue holographic displays of the command center.
"Luna. Alpha," Morgan says, skipping the pleasantries. "You need to see this."
"What is it, Morgan?" Kade asks, his Alpha tone slipping into
