The sickened luna’s last chance

But I knew the truth. This wasn’t just something that happened. This was because of me. Because I’d told him who I really was.

“Actually,” I said, moving closer to the bed, “there is something I need to tell you. Something about what I said to you that day.”

The farmer tilted his head. “What about it?”

I took a deep breath. “When I told you I was Luna Ella of Ashclaw, I was telling the truth. I know it doesn’t make sense, and I know you don’t believe me, but I really am-” I shut my eyes briefly before correcting myself. “Was her. I died giving birth and was reborn in a different body.”

The farmer stared at me for a long moment. Then he chuckled again. “Is that so?”

“I know how it sounds,” I said quickly. “But there’s a curse on my family. Anyone who dies gets one chance to come back, but if we tell people from our old life who we really are, they get hurt. Or worse.”

“And you think telling me made me sick?”

I nodded, unable to meet his eyes. “I think I killed you.‘

“Well,” he said, reaching out to pat my hand, “if that’s true, then I suppose I should thank you.”

at him in surprise.

died two years ago,” he said. “Cancer. I’ve been pretty lonely since then. If your curse is what’s sendin‘ me to meet her in the Moon Goddess’s domain, then I’d

dying because of me. Because I was selfish and stupid and

That’s more’n most people get. Even if what you’re saying is true, I wouldn’t blame you for it. You were scared and confused, and you needed help. I was

kindness only made the guilt worse. This man was dying because of me, and

about it.

go,” I said, standing up. “Your family is worried

Stella,” the farmer

room. Mary and her brother were waiting in

house was dark except for a few scattered

when I heard Alexander’s voice coming from his office. The door was cracked open, spilling light out into the hallway. Curious as

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