My eyes widen as I turn to Mark. He’s avoiding my gaze now, looking everywhere but at me. “You lying bastard,” I breathe. “You deceived me. Mark… how could you?” “Aria… I…” “Shut the fuck up,” I snap, cutting him off so sharply it feels like the air in the room changes. His expression twist
Aria “What’s going on? Why am I here?” I demand, struggling against the chains around my body. The metal burns against my skin, and I hiss from the pain. Of course it doesn’t move…it’s silver. Of course it fucking hurts. “Aria… Aria, relax,” Marcel says as he steps closer, his tone sickeningly
Aria It works. I see it with my own eyes. The gate stands wide open, silver light swirling gently in the air like some ancient force just woke up. My dad turns to my mom and wraps his arms around her, holding her close. He kisses her forehead softly, like he’s trying to say a hundred things witho
"But I thought people could leave Moon River whenever they wanted." I shake my head, rubbing my temple as my thoughts crash into each other. "No, Aria. That’s the illusion. The truth is, they can’t. Only the ruby necklace, the one embedded with silver energy, can allow someone to cross the gate bet
Aria I watch Lola step into the room, her head turning left and right like she’s expecting someone to jump out of the walls. "I think this is your chance to leave, Luna," she says in a hushed voice, her eyes flicking toward my parents. "The elders are gathered in the meeting hall. You can actual
"Lucas… Lucas…" I whisper, even though I know he’s not here. He can’t hear me. I’m just saying his name because somehow, it comforts me. Before I can think too much about it, everything fades. My legs give out, and I collapse onto the bed as the world goes completely dark. When I open my eyes ag