Ravena's POV
After returning to Moonveil, I did not rest. Instead, I went straight to my chamber, pulled out an old leather bag, and began stuffing in what little I needed. I packed a few clothes, some dried meat, bread wrapped in cloth, and a flask of water. I knew I had to go alone. If I stayed or hesitated, the truth waiting in the North would never be seen.
I was halfway down the hallway with my bundle when a sharp voice stopped me.
“Ravena, where are you going?”
I turned to see Beta Ethan standing near the training yard, sweat still running down his face from drills. The moment his eyes landed on the bag in my hand, the look that spread across his face was pure panic.
“You can’t be leaving us again,” he said, stepping forward, his voice rough. “Not now. Not when we finally have
