Her voice grew tender as she continued, “This blessing is my way of reducing that vulnerability. You have already endured so much pain, so much loss. You deserve to walk your path with the knowledge that no one can harm you, physically or emotionally. The world is dangerous, and I want to give you the strength to stand tall, without the fear of betrayal or injury. You’ve proven yourself, Elora. Now, it’s time for you to live with the protection you’ve earned.”
Lora’s eyes welled with tears, her heart swelling with gratitude. The weight of her past, the battles, the loss, the torment, seemed to lighten, and for the first time, she felt truly free. “Thank you, Moon Goddess,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. “Thank you for everything. I don’t know how to express how much this mea
