Luna's lightning-quick reflexes allowed her to land a solid punch on Catriona's cheekbone during her mid-shift. Typically, Luna avoided confrontations when she wasn't the primary target, but leaving Lady Clarence, a vulnerable human, to fend off a were-leopard wasn't an option. Luna's involvement could even the odds.
She had long awaited a physical confrontation like this. It was an opportunity to unleash the anger and resentment that had been building within her. She despised being detained as a consort in this Kingdom, especially when treated poorly by Catriona. The warrior general would likely be more lenient in his punishment knowing that Catriona had initiated the aggression. After all, there were witnesses.
Catriona's head jerked from the force of the blow. Regaining her stance, she directed a fierce glare at Luna, wiping away the blood from her lip with the back of her hand.
