Chapter 71 - An Impostor in Our Midst

Everyone was waiting to find out what had caused such an abrupt gathering, so the air was heavy with suspense. He began in a firm, commanding voice, “I believe many of you have already heard, I am here to clarify, because what you here is true “ “Luna Katherine has been found. Please, welcome her back!” he said Ella exchanged a confused look with Jake, her eyes widening in shock. Found? but how could that be? Before they could make sense of what was going on, they continued. A figure emerged onto the podium from behind the commander. With a chorus of boots snapping in unison, the troops saluted instantly. Ella was too focused staring at the woman in front of them to even notice the sound. “That's not Luna Katherine Jake” Ella said in a barely audible whisper, "I know," Jake whispered back, his eyes narrowing in suspicion. The woman seated at the platform bore all the hallmarks of Luna Katherine, her arresting silver hair, her penetrating blue eyes, and her poised demeanor.