Semua Bab The Rise Of The Ugly Luna: Bab 61 - Bab 70

LYRIC For someone as hard as Zarek, it was easy to see when he was tensed and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, he did a good job masking it as quickly as it came. But it wasn't quick enough to fool me. "What're you insinuating, Lyric?" He chuckled. "Alpha Zarek," I placed my hands on the desk and interlocked my fingers. "If you really want to return the favour for healing your father, you should tell me the truth. What were you doing there that night?"His face grew tender, hinting at a buried truth. He was hiding something. It was so clear now. "I wasn't doing anything," he shrugged, his face turning to rock once more. "I actually came with my mate and wanted to see if there was a vacancy in there. You know, that is my favorite spot. But you were already there, asleep. So, all I did was leave."Disappointment stabbed me in the heart. I held his gaze for some time before I lowered them to my desk, separating my fingers. "Is that so?""Yes." His voice was thick. "You could a

JARIS I had an early day at the office. But before leaving, I decided to check on the kids. I'd returned very late last night and couldn't see them. Reaching their door, I heard her voice. I slowed my steps, her voice bringing me the usual discomfort. Seeing and hearing her was the constant reminder of what she does to my body. It was something I hated and wished I could get rid of.I opened the doors and as soon as my presence was seen, she stopped talking. She had been sitting on the edge of the bed, applying something on Xylon's chest and massaging. She's always been quite good with the kids. Which was why it puzzled me that she had plans of leaving.'I know you might not believe it, but Xylon is the reason you caught me in the first place. And I intend to stay and finish my job on him. I chuckled. I can't abandon a soul like that. Never.'Her words from two days stuck with me. Could there be any truth to that?"Daddy!" Xyla ran to me, hugging me. Xylon looked like he'd

LYRIC "Lyric!" Jaris shouted my name, but I didn't spare him a glance. Penelope was already across the road. It was her—short brown hair, body like a model even though she was an advanced woman. Back when I was with her, I always let her know she was very beautiful.It was a struggle crossing over to the other side of the road. I jostled against the crowd and managed to get over, but Penelope was already getting into a car. No. "Penelope!" I screamed. But I didn't think she heard me. She wouldn't even look at me. I tried to make my way toward her, but the crowd kept acting as a painful barrier, slowing me down.My heart crashed over as I watched her car start moving. She was getting away. I was going to lose her!The realization made me want to cry. I continued struggling with the crowd but was forced to stop when a strong hand wrapped around my elbow, pulling me back. "Lyric!" Jaris called with sternly. He looked pissed. "What the hell are you doing?"I shook my g

      JARIS  She gasped, a light exhale escaping her. The strong smell and taste of alcohol coated my tongue—Château Margaux, specifically. But other than that, she tasted mighty fine. 'It's just a taste.' My hand gripped the back of her head, pulling her up to meet my kiss. For someone who was drunk, she took it quite well. And fuck, it was beyond good.  It felt like a brainquake, shaking up my thoughts in the most exhilarating way 'It's just a taste.' My hand flexed around her throat. If she wasn't so drunk, I'd have choked her. But that wouldn't be too good now, would it? I moved the hand downward until I reached the hem of her dress. 'It's just a taste.' Yet, I couldn't stop my fingers when they moved beneath her dr

LYRIC My day at TCH was going fine. I had surgery in two hours, but before then, I was excited to see Xylon who had come for his monthly check up. I had my client's file in my hand and examined it as I headed to Xylon's room. It was the patient I'd be performing surgery on in a couple of hours. There was a lot I had to catch up on in his file."Hi, aunty!" Xyla's sweet voice reached my ears from the bed when I walked into the room. She ran into me before I even got the chance to look at her. "Hi, baby," I laughed, patting her on the back. I lifted my eyes to look for Xylon and my smile dropped, sinking low into my stomach in a way that hurt. My hands dropped to my sides, my eyes quickly darting to the floor. No one had mentioned he was here. I didn't brace myself for it. "G...Good morning." I'd never dipped my head so clumsily before. Lyric, please. Unlike me who was suddenly flustered, Jaris was effortlessly calm as he sat on the edge of the bed, next to Xylon whose