Dad, No!!

Emily's POV. As he spoke, I saw something flicker across his face – a ripple in the illusion he wore. For just a moment, I caught a glimpse of the creature beneath, all mottled skin and too-sharp teeth. A gasp went up from the crowd, and I knew I wasn't the only one who had seen it. "You see?" I shouted, jumping to my feet. "They're not who they claim to be! They're impostors, manipulators!" Shane's head snapped towards me, his eyes blazing with inhuman fury. "You," he snarled. "You meddlesome little witch. I should have dealt with you when I had the chance." He took a step in my direction, but the triplets were there in an instant, forming a protective wall between us. "Stop this madness at once!" Elder Thaddeus demanded. "I don't know what game you're playing, but this is a sacred gathering. You have no right to –" His words were cut off as Selene made a sharp gesture. Elder Thaddeus's eyes went wide, his hands flying to his throat as he struggled to breathe. The Luna Queen's eyes gl