All Chapters of The Rise Of The Ugly Luna: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

LYRIC"Why would he do this to me?" I whimpered against father's chest. "I thought we had a deal. I thought he wanted this."The humiliation was crippling. Twice, I tried to end this deal, but he wouldn't let me. Did he only push it this far just to humiliate me? Was I cursed?"Jaris?" I heard Luna Isolde call.Sniffling, I lifted my face off father's chest for a look, and there he was, striding into the hall with a look of cold detachment.My face remained pale as I watched him. He did come. After three excruciating hours? After all the guests had left!"Jaris, where have you been?" Luna Isolde asked in a cutting whisper when he reached her side. But Jaris walked past her without sparing her a glance.He didn't spare me a glance either as he walked down the aisle, stopping in front of the altar.The Priestess must have been informed of his arrival, because she stepped out again, taking her place at the altar.I'd stopped whimpering, but my tears were still flowing. Was this a

A heavy lump formed in my throat."I'll just forward the footage to you.""Okay. Thank you. So much."The call ended.I inhaled nervously.While I was hurting, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something might've happened to me that night. Something I did not remember.I eagerly waited for the footage, but the manager appeared to be slow, and until I reached my destination, the footage did not come.I stared at the tall building in front of me.Ugh. Was I making the right decision?Yes.Grabbing my bag and file, I stepped out of the car, into TCH.The place was bright and busy.Large, glass windows lined one wall, allowing natural light to flood the space. Colorful artwork adorned the walls, providing small bursts of warmth amid the clinical atmosphere. The reception desk buzzed with activity as calls were answered and visitors were directed. Sitting in the reception, I put a call through to the woman I was supposed to meet. I told her I was there, and in a few minutes, she join

        JARIS  Today was the most important day in our world. And I wasn't going to miss out on it.  I walked into the Silver Citadel and found the Alphas, the chairman and other representatives gathered as expected. Everything was getting set, and they were all very shocked to see me. That, also expected.  "Alpha Jaris. What're you doing here?" One of the representatives asked. Although, I could see the hope in his eyes.  "What does it look like, Adan? I am here to participate." I shrugged. Today was the registration for the Alphas seeking to contend for the King's Throne.  "What are you talking about? I thought you were not interested?" One of the Alphas asked.  Their fear was so obvious. They already knew they didn't stand a chance against someone like me. Well, ini

JARIS "I'm going with Marta," I supplied when she was done, returning my attention to the files in front of me. She must be surprised because she was speechless for some time. I didn't care. I just continued ticking and writing on my files. "O... Okay," she said at last, clearing her throat. But for a moment longer, she stood there, as if waiting for me to say something else. But I didn't even look at her. As usual, that stupid pull was imploring me to take a look and say something, but I won over it. I didn't. And shortly after, she opened the door and left........... LYRICpain knifed me in the chest as I watched Jaris and Marta go into their waiting car, leaving for the party. Marta was wearing a long blue dress, looking so beautiful. For a moment there, I wondered if she was prettier than me. Maybe that was the reason Jaris preferred her company to mine. Was I still ugly in some way? Do I embarrass him?My vision soon became blurry with the tears that fi

        JARIS I snapped my head up from my laptop to his face. "What're you talking about?" I glanced at the time. "It's eleven." And she left the party a long time ago. I thought she was heading home. "Have you tried calling her?" I picked up my phone. "Yes. She isn't answering. I've dropped her multiple texts too. No response." What the hell? I tried calling her with my phone but got the same feedback. "Let her be. I'm sure she's just being silly." I dismissed Nerion. But by one a.m, she still wasn't back and now, I was fucking pissed. Where the fuck was she!? Had she gone to meet Zarek or another secret lover of hers? Kael and Nerion called her father and even her male friend, but none of them knew where she was. My mind suddenly drifted to the rogue att