There was a pause, and then Tara let out a low, painful whine. “Oh, Lora… you silly, beautiful soul. You don’t need to protect me like this. We’re one. We’re bound together, and nothing, nothing, can separate us unless we allow it. The Moon Goddess gave us to each other for a reason. You need to trust in her plan, and you need to trust me. We’re in this together. You’re not alone, and you never will be.”
Lora’s heart squeezed at Tara’s words, and for the first time in what felt like forever, a small spark of hope ignited within her. “But what if I lose control, Tara? What if I hurt the people I love? What if I lose myself to the Fury?”
Tara’s voice was firm but comforting. “You won’t lose yourself, Lora. You have me. We’ll keep each other grounded. We’re stronger together than apart. You
