~Kaida Orion POV~
Lupus sleeps beside me, peacefully, my fingers close around his hand as a single thought echoes: Tomorrow, the real fight, I must prepare.
We both rise before sunrise, I dress quietly in protective garments, soft leather with silver fastenings. Lupus outfits himself similarly, and Loita brings us tea; its warmth soothes my nerves.
"Are you ready?" Lupus asks softly as he pours tea.
I nod, sipping. "I will face him! I will face the Weaver." My voice is calm, but my heart races.
He cups my cheek. "And I'll be by your side."
I manage a small squeeze of his hand. "Together." He nodded and smile.
Headed to the council hall, as we meet with Councilor Biat, Rachael, and Morgan in the hall. Each face looks serious.
Biat begins: "The note came through magic, that vine is enchanted. We know Weaver still influences your room."
Rachael adds: "Tonight will be critical, we need defenses at every gate, every guard, and the moonstone wards must be reforged."
