Daphne's POV
The vehicle came to a halt before the estate, and I felt my breath stick in my chest.
Azure of the Valley's manor stretched out in front of us like a vision from another world. Stone carved to perfection, colored glass catching light, every detail screaming architectural excellence. It dwarfed Willowbrook completely. The overwhelming scale of it weighed on my shoulders. This would be my home now. This towering testament to fortune and influence, owned by a family who likely wished I had never come.
My door swung open. A guard waited there, offering his hand for assistance. I accepted it because that was expected behavior for a proper Luna. My heels touched the stone driveway and I forced my shoulders back.
Isla emerged from the passenger seat. Her expression showed pure amazement as she gazed up at the structure. I understood her reaction.
Motion near the entrance caught my eye. The main doors parted and a figure stepped outside.
Xander.
