CHAPTER 69 - Who's the Second?

Lyra Whitney broke the silence with a change of subject. "Are you going to compete in the Trials Lyra?" Whitney asked, her eyes searching mine. I felt my stomach twist with nerves at the question. The truth was, I still hadn't made up my mind about the Luna Trials. Part of me wanted to prove to everyone, including myself, that I was worthy of being Luna, even without a wolf. But another part of me was terrified of failing, of being rejected and humiliated in front of the entire pack. Then there was my dream… vision… whatever. I had stood so tall, so strong. Convinced it was my destiny… "I'm not sure," I admitted, my voice small and weak as I confessed all my misgivings. "I want to, but... I'm scared." Whitney nodded, a flicker of understanding in her eyes. "I get it, Lyra. It's a big decision. But for what it's worth, I think you'd make an amazing Luna." I felt a lump form in my throat at her words, touched by her kindness despite her own pain. "Thanks, Whitney. That means a lot