Chapter 9: Lunar Awakening
(Ava's POV)
Kael's guidance helped me tap into my lunar magic.
As the moon reached its zenith, my powers surged.
"Focus," Kael whispered.
I channeled the energy.
A brilliant light burst forth.
The forest illuminated.
Kael's eyes shone with pride.
"You're a natural," he said.
But as the magic faded, a strange sensation crept in.
A tingling in my veins.
A whisper in my mind.
"Ava, beware," the voice whispered.
"Who are you?" I demanded.
Silence.
(Kael's POV)
Ava's magic grew stronger.
But a darkness lurked.
A threat I couldn't ignore.
"Ava, we need to be cautious," I warned.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Ryker's loyalty is uncertain," I replied.
Ava's gaze narrowed.
"I won't trust him."
Smart.
But Ryker wasn't the only concern.
Victor Nightwalker's influence spread.
The supernatural council stirred.
Ava's powers attracted attention.
We needed allies.
And a plan.
Ava's POV)
Kael's eyes locked onto mine.
"Trust me," he whispered.
I nodded.
As we trained under the moonlight, our connection deepened.
Lunar magic flowed between us.
Our hands touched.
A spark ignited.
Kael's gaze intensified.
"Ava," he whispered.
My heart pounded.
"Kael," I replied.
Our lips met.
Softly.
Gently.
The world melted away.
(Kael's POV)
Ava's lips tasted like moonlight.
Sweet.
Pure.
Mine.
I deepened the kiss.
Ava's arms wrapped around me.
Our bond strengthened.
As we broke apart, gasping, I knew:
Ava was mine.
Forever.