Chapter 40 To Wear Or To Destroy

• Luna's pov
• The rain fell in cold, heavy drops as I stood in front of the old hotel, its worn bricks dark with time and secrets. My hands trembled slightly, hidden deep in the pockets of my coat. The city was too quiet, and my instincts screamed that tonight would change everything. I took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
• The lobby was dim, lit by a flickering chandelier and the occasional flash of lightning outside. It was empty—too empty. My boots echoed on the cracked tiles as I stepped forward, heart pounding.