Chapter 8 Echoes Of Blood

• The Moonbind between Elara and Lucian was a constant, living presence, a vibrant thread weaving through every moment of her days. It pulsed beneath her skin, a low, magnetic hum that transcended mere physical proximity.
• She felt his moods – the disciplined focus of his training, the rare flicker of frustration, and beneath it all, a deep, primal pull that mirrored her own. His touch, whether accidental or intentional, sent electric currents through her, igniting a raw, undeniable heat that made her senses sing.
• Even when he wasn't physically present, a quiet awareness of him lingered, an almost telepathic knowing that both thrilled and unnerved her.