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Author: Syra Tucker
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                     LYRIC 

I went through the contract multiple times. What was required of me was quite simple—represent Darkspire as their Luna for one year, accompany Jaris to important events and functions, be loyal to the Pack, and treat his son. 

In return, I was guaranteed protection, unlimited access to the properties of the Pack, my father's debt being cleared. 

Everything seemed normal. And that was the point; I still didn't know what Darkspire was getting out of this. 

I'd tried to ask Jaris about it, but he told me they were gaining nothing. And well, I couldn't force a different answer out of him. 

But at the end of the day, I signed the contract. Luna Isolde was pleased and informed me that the coronation ceremony would be held in three days. 

For a momen

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  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   119

    LYRIC Several minutes passed. When I didn't hear a word from Jaris, I had to look at him to be sure he was even in the car with me.He was. He just looked... distant. Angry. What was he thinking about?"Thank you," I sniffled, hoping to bring him back. I did because he looked at me. "For helping with the board. Although, I remember telling you not to get involved."He gave a cold shrug. "You still got suspended.""For three weeks!" I laughed. My voice was hoarse since I'd been crying.I looked at the window again and wiped my face.****†****† JARISI had to give it to those men who were patient and composed no matter the situation they found themselves. I mean, they could be going through shit and still speak calmly to the person that was pissing them off.I've been waiting for Marta for an hour now and already lost my mind. In addition, there was a broken vase on the floor to prove my impatience.I picked up my phone and tried not to crush it in my grasp as I called he

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   118

    LYRIC"A lot of people here have thrown in a good word for you," he went on. "But like I said, this simply can't be ignored. And for this—" he drew out a printed paper from the file in front of him. "—you've been suspended from the hospital for three weeks."I went numb.My heart stopped beating for a second as I tried to process the words he just said.He didn't say I'd been fired. He didn't say I was suspended for three years, or three months. But three weeks? Did he really say that or was it just me imagining things?But when the people whispered amongst themselves, I knew I hadn't imagined anything. I was suspended for three weeks.The tears I was holding back came flowing. But this time, they were from how shocked I was."Effective today, Lyric Dreadmoor, you're not allowed to step foot in TCH for the next three weeks." The President went on talking but I wasn't even listening anymore.I looked to my right where Jaris was seated and he was staring right at me. Did he do th

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   117

    LYRICThe aftermath of meeting with Penelope turned out to be torturous. I was restless and couldn't even eat when I got back to Darkspire. I kept shuffling between holding the scan and touching the necklace. I needed something to keep me close to them. It was pure torture having this mental knowledge of losing them. After sometime, when I concluded I needed a distraction to avoid losing my mind, I took the pills. Might not be my smartest move; I know I promised never to take them again.But I couldn't help it. I needed something to help me feel better. And only my dreams could help me. Right after I took it, my dream did come. Jaris made me love me in the way I liked and always enjoyed it. I screamed so hard as I came, and for a moment, I wished this dream could last forever. ****†And my week just kept getting worse. In the morning, I woke up to an email from TCH, telling me I had been summoned by the board by ten a.m. I knew what it meant. They were about to penalize

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   116

    LYRIC My breath froze in my lungs as I stared wide-eyed at the scene.No, I wasn't mistaken. It was very clear to me now. That was Penelope."Uh... Do you know her?" Jace asked in surprise, his eyes darting between me and the woman.But I could hardly even hear him. Before I knew it, I was moving toward the group."Hey, Lyric!" Jace caught up with me, holding my wrist. "Calm down now will you? What's going on? Did she offend you or something?""No! I—" I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I was trying so hard to think straight. It was hard to do that when I was reminded of the kids I lost."I just need to talk to her. Right now."I fred my hand from his and continued toward the group.I've been looking for her for five years. One might say it's been a long time and the kids were already dead, but I didn't care. I needed to know where my babies were buried. I deserved that as their mother.Penelope had been a nice woman. She took me off the streets, gave me a place to sleep

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   115

    LYRICRealization dawned on me at once. My jaw dropped open.Oh! Now it made sense. She was Jaris' sister! The mad one! Or the one that used to be mad. Or maybe she still was. I didn't even know.It was easy getting to hear about her from the twins' nannies. They all had a lot to say as apparently, they'd been around when she went crazy and killed four people five years ago."HI, Maddy." I tried to wear a smile."I didn't ask you to play nice." She rolled her eyes like this was some game she was tired of playing. Hell, I was in one of my worst moods and didn't even want to talk to anyone."Why are you with my brother? That was what I asked."Okay. So, she was really serious about this?II took a deep breath, pushing some strands of hair behind my ear."As much as I'd love to have a conversation with you—" Lies. "—I really have to go now."I continued my descent down the stairs, going past her. But she wasn't letting me go easily."You don't know who he is," she said with disapp

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   114

    LYRICI didn't stop running until I was outside by the parking lot. I was about running to my car when I remembered I'd arranged for someone to drive it home since I thought I'd be going home with Jaris from our dinner.I had to go to the road, then. I could board a cab or something.I was a crying mess. Even my vision was blurred with tears. I hoped I wouldn't bump into someone.Just as I turned around, I did bump into someone."Lyric." Jaris held me.Everything came on me at once. Shame. Guilt. He must think I was incompetent. Even if he'd been supportive of me in there, a part of him must be angry at me. A part of him must doubt me at least."Let me go," I whimpered, struggling against his hold. I didn't want to be with anyone right now.His grip on me was relentless. "Hey, calm down.""Please. Please." I kept crying.I'd never felt so broken in my life. People were dead, and everyone thought I was responsible."I didn't do it," I finally stopped struggling and just whimpered

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   113

    LYRICMy hands were shaking as I ran into TCH.If Jaris wasn't with me and I had to be the one to drive here, there was no doubt I'd have gotten into an accident somehow.I was so damn nervous, Guinevere's words tormenting me.'They're dead! All the patients are dead.'What did she mean by that?While I was all shaky and panicking, Jaris was the opposite. He remained calm and collected, clearly trying to tell me to do the same. But I could see the concern in his face. He was worried for me.As we waited in the elevator, he took my hand, squeezing it tight."It's going to be fine. Calm down." His voice was honeyed.Goodness, I had no idea how badly I needed to hear those words until now. But was that even true?The elevator doors opened and we rushed out to the floor where Guinevere and a team of other doctors stood. There were nurses and a lot of people everywhere, most of them crying. And to my horror, two covered bodies were being rolled out of a ward.My heart sank into the

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   112

    LYRIC Dinner was beyond fine with Jaris. It wasn't the first time a guy had asked me to dinner, but it was the first time I was ever having dinner with someone. Well, other than Jace.Jaris and I discussed light topics while we ate. I was surprised he actually knew how to hold a conversation......... JARIS"Tell me more about yourself, Lyric," I suddenly said as I used my knife and fork on my steak. "Like, what were you doing before you returned to Nyxvale?"If someone had told me months ago that Lyric and I would be having dinner in a fancy restaurant someday, I never would've believed it.But here I was, hopelessly enjoying her laughter and every single thing she said.I didn't even know what I was thinking when I asked her to this dinner last night. But well here we were. And if I had to, I wouldn't mind asking her all over again.I guess I had Nerion to thank for this. All I had to do to get her home was swallow my pride and apologize. It wasn't so difficult. "Uh..."

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   111

    LYRICI wished this guy didn't have this effect on me. Why do I seem to lose my composure when he was near me? I'd feel hot and cold all of a sudden and start imagining him in my dreams.It was a sad way to live, truly. Especially when I knew he could never be mine."Hi," I lowered my eyes to the floor, my hand holding the door open.Well, staring at Jaris in the eyes was an extreme sport."You're back."I simply nodded. It wasn't even a question."I hope your room was the exact way you left it?" He sounded so calm, so different from the arrogant Jaris I experience most of the time. He reminded me of the Jaris I'd experienced in the vacation home."Y—Yeah. Thanks."There was a short silence. "What do you say about having dinner with me tomorrow?"My eyes widened like saucers as I dragged them up to meet his.Wait, what?!My lips parted in shock, my tongue unable to form any words. Was Jaris Dreadmoor asking me to dinner? That was impossible."What do you say, Lyric?" I didn't mi

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