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NORA “Please,” she whispered. “Can I have a word with you?” I stopped. My breath hitched for a moment, but I masked it quickly. I didn’t turn to look at her. I just stood there, my fists clenched at my sides, waiting for the anger bubbling in my chest to settle. The one person I thought I could trust. The one person I believed would always stand by me, no matter what. And yet, when I needed her the most, she had chosen the other side. I swallowed hard, willing myself not to react, not to let the emotions cloud my mind. Then, after a long moment, I let out a breath. “Say whatever it is you have to say and make it quick.” I still didn’t look at her, but I could hear the sharp inhale she took, the way her breathing grew uneven. “Nora, Luna, please,” she said, her voice breaking. “No