Chapter 54:Just Luna

(Scarlett's POV) The satisfying clink of moonstone crystals echoed through the room as I arranged them on the shelves. Their gentle glow might have calmed me on another day, but not today. My movements were stiff, my grip too tight, and my mind was still replaying Roman’s overprotective tone. “You might crack one if you’re not careful,” Claire remarked, her voice tentative. She hovered in the doorway, holding a clipboard and biting her lip as she watched my restless hands. I paused, exhaling slowly to steady myself. “Didn’t mean to handle them so rough.” Claire stepped forward cautiously. “Do you want me to help? These are pretty rare, you know. It’d be a shame if we lost even one.” I was about to wave her off, then stopped. Her tone carried genuine concern, but before I could answer, the air shifted. A weight heavier than anger pressed down on me like a storm about to break. I froze. My senses sharpened instantly as I turned toward the door. The world outside went silent, leavin