The entire clearing erupted in whispers again.
"Luna, you can't be serious!"
"She's really going to do it!"
"This is madness!"
Luca stared at her for a moment, visibly conflicted.
"You might lose your life, you know." He said quietly. "You don't have to do this. No one is forcing you."
But Luna simply showed him a unwavering smile.
"I know, Luca, No one is forcing me and I'm not forcing myself either." She said softly. "I just believe in your words and know that nothing will happen to me, so it's really no big deal."
Then she added, almost playfully,
"Besides, it would've been so embarrassing for you if no one volunteered after you said that 'as long as you called, someone would come.'"
She grinned.
"So take this as a favor, Luca. I'm helping you save face."
With that, she turned and walked toward the same spot where Nyx and Lulu had stood earlier.
