A soft laugh escaped Luna Winters. "I expected as much." Her smile became noticeably gentler as she stepped into the room beside her daughter. "Take only what you'll need for the next few days. The servants and I will pack everything else after you've left, and we'll have the remainder of your belongings delivered to Nightshade once you've settled in."
Maya turned toward her with quiet gratitude. "Thank you, Mother."
Luna reached out and gently smoothed a few loose strands of hair behind Maya's ear before offering one last reassuring smile. "Don't keep everyone waiting." With that, she quietly closed the bedroom door behind her.
Silence settled over the room once more. Maya stood motionless where she was for several moments before slowly making her way toward the wardrobe.
