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Author: Syra Tucker
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JARIS

For three months, I'd been blinded by the truth.

And even now, it was staring at me right in the face, yet I was too hopeful to believe it.

Why was she stuttering? Why was she crying so hard? Talking about not existing and all?

Only guilty people act this way. And I'd be doomed if Lyric was guilty—even though I brought her in here 'cause I suspected it.

Minutes rolled by. Staring at me, she could think I was being cold and not affected by any of this. She didn't know the inner demons I was fighting; how hard I was trying to pull myself together because I didn't want to believe she was truly guilty.

"What're you sorry for?" I asked again.

Her cries only grew worse.

"I didn't ask to be born this way, Jaris!" Looking into my eyes, I could see the hurt and fear in them. It was killing. "I didn't even know what I was until a few months ago. And when I did, I tried to run. I—I didn't want to endanger you or any of the people around. But you caught me, remember? You were so mad a
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  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   201

    LYRIC"Wh—What do you want?" I had to clear my throat to make sure it didn't come out raspy and give away the fact that I was crying."It was you."His words made me furrow my brows, until slowly, they made sense.He still pointed it out."The girl at the hospital. The one that saved me."I hadn't realized the extent of what I did until Caden himself was thanking me for it. Gosh, I hated myself right now."I didn't save you. I was stupid and didn't even know who you were," I snapped. I'd been beyond stupid."But you did save me." He sounded serious. "I've been looking for that same lady for years, Lyric.""Well, keep looking!""This whole time, you knew but didn't say a word."I pinched my brows, my frustration mounting as I so desperately wanted to let it out on someone."We—We need to talk, Lyric."What the hell?"Have you lost your mind? I'm not seeing you.""Please. I just need to...I need to see you.""Why?""It's important!" He suddenly laughed. "You're a Siphon, Lyric! Do

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   200

    JARIS For a full minute, I still couldn't grasp what he was on about. What was the connection?"I find it suspicious, don't you,boss? I mean, having this image with her. I don't think a woman would carry this if it didn't belong to her."Slowly, I realized that I understood what the connection was. I just didn't want to believe it.Lyric had been pregnant?"How?" The single word felt heavy on my tongue. How would Nerion even know?"I'm just as confused, boss. There's no record of her having twins anywhere. So, I don't understand where this is coming from."Something constricting squeezed my chest, making each breath feel like a struggle. Lyric had been pregnant. For who?****† LYRICThe Central Pack House was a wonder. Beyond beautiful!When we arrived, I almost forgot about my predicaments as I focused on admiring the stunning place.I was shown to my room which was larger and more beautiful than the one we had in Darkspire. The entire place looked like a modern palace.

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   199

    LYRICMy hands balled into fists beside me. By the gods, I wanted to take her pride away. Just... anything to bring her from this throne a little.But I knew there was nothing I could do. Plus with my baby involved, I wasn't ready to get into another fight with her.Despite how hard it was bowing to the woman who's made me her enemy from the very first day she saw me and ensured that life was always difficult for me, I forced my head to go low, giving her the glory she wanted.I couldn't see her face, but I could somehow tell she was smiling."I don't think I can hear your words," she taunted.My throat burnt from trying to produce the words, but I forced them out nonetheless. "Grand Luna.""Hm." She stepped back, a hand on her thigh. "Sounds much better. Who would've thought that seeing you like this would be such a fulfilling sight?"I raised my head as, my cheeks burning in shame. Her smug smile made me hate myself even more."It's a good thing you're finally learning your pl

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   198

    LYRIC It wasn't until Jaris and I were away from the bank that all the nervousness I'd been bottling away came flooding out.My palms were sweaty and shaky. I rubbed them on the sides of my jeans, taking deep breaths and reminding myself I was fine."It's fine, Lyric. Nobody will dare hurt you," Jaris said reassuringly when we reached the room.The tears came freely as I dug my shaky hands into my hair."Lyric—""No, I'm just... I'm just overwhelmed," I chuckled. "You stood up for me in there, against every single person." My voice broke. "Am I worth it,, Jaris? T—The people might be against you for this."Gods, I felt like a bad luck. His first day as King and he was already going against the entire council for my sake."I don't care. Listen, Lyric," he took my hand. "I already plan on erasing this stupid law that paints your kind as dangerous. From tomorrow after we've moved in, I'll start working on it and get the Council to agree with me. As soon as the law is erased, you'll

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   197

    LYRICMy hands itched to clutch the sides of my dress, but I forced them not to, following Jaris:l' instructions. He told me not to do anything that would make me look nervous.The hall went dead silent, followed by their shocked expressions, then slow gasps and murmurs. I watched as they all exchanged glances at each other on the table, except for the Executioners who had their eyes solely on me."You're a Siphon," Cole nodded, confirming the truth in my eyes. "And you killed Lucy."I swallowed nervously on that fact. "It was an accident. Never wanted to.""You fucking killed Lucy and dared to call it an accident?" One of the females growled, her teeth grinding together. "Lucy was an amazing person. She didn't deserve to die like that!" She was the Executioner that reminded me of Lucy, and it was the first time any of them was displaying an emotion other tha

  • The Rise Of The Ugly Luna   196

    LYRICI slept off in Jaris' arms. But even in my sleep, I still didn't find peace.I was alone and sad in my dream, with the whole world being against me. It made me so afraid when I woke up to someone knocking on my door.I looked around to an empty bed. Jaris must've left when I fell asleep. Afterall, this night was supposed to be busy for him.The knock came again. I left the bed but was too scared to go closer to know who was knocking."I know you're in there, Lyric. Open this door. We need to talk."It was Luna Isolde.Convincing myself that she couldn't harm me, I decided to listen to her. Jaris must've locked the door from outside, but I found an extra key on the table and unlocked the door with it.I found myself staring straight at the furious Luna who looked like she was ready to slaughter me."Why did it take you so long to open the door?" She growled at me."I—I was sleeping."She glared at me from head to toe."I'm sorry, Luna," I added."What happened with you and

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