Semua Bab The Rise Of The Ugly Luna: Bab 71 - Bab 80

JARIS The Alpha trials were never easy. If there was one thing they did, they made it look easy. Easy enough for you to let your guard down and fail. I waited in a separate hall with the others. Our phones were taken from us so there would be no form of communication, and all around us, there were guards, watching us like hawks. One at a time, an Alpha was taken out of the hall to go through his own trial. It would take about twenty minutes before they return and take another. The Alphas that had been taken to participate do not return to the hall. So, our numbers kept depreciating. Roderick was taken. The asshole had been glaring non-stop at me. I wish he'd fail. It'd be a delight to see the disappointment in his face. We were just three left when they took me. I shot Zarek a glance before leaving. He didn't look pleased at all. Pleased that I was here. Asshole. I followed the two men who led me down a corridor, stopping in front of a red door. One of the men addresse

LYRICThe party was beyond magnificent. It was heart-warming to see how much Jaris was loved by his people. There was a lot to eat, drink and talk about. The people of Darkspire were quite united. I could tell from how they gathered in groups and made jokes like one big family. A family I'd never had. "Hello, Luna." Someone nudged me from behind.I rolled my eyes as Jace stood beside me. "Hi, dad." I lifted my glass to my lips to take a sip, but he snatched the flute from me, drinking instead. "I like how you pay me some respect. It shows I trained you well.""You're an asshole, Jace." I slapped him on the shoulder. "You just coming?""Yeah. Had to stay back with my dad to discuss certain things."Kael walked up to us, holding a flute that was almost empty. "Congratulations, Lyric." His tone was clipped. The man was effortlessly grumpy even when he was attempting to be nice. "For what?" I chuckled. "Alpha Jaris was the one who displayed his smartness, not me.""Well, i

LYRIC I laid in the bathtub, one leg splayed over the top with my head leaning backward. It had been a long day. A crazy one. All I wanted to do was get some sleep. Staring into nothing, I thought of Jace's discovery. I still had a hard time believing what he said. Of course, Jace was my best friend, and he'd never lie with something this serious. I just couldn't believe Marta could be that heartless and fearless. How could she risk lying to the entire Darkspire? Like she was so certain the truth wouldn't reveal itself one day. I tsked, thinking of the poor kids. Who were their real parents? And how would they feel getting to know that the parents they've come to love weren't theirs? What would Jaris do when he learns the truth?So many questions, it frightened me. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. I decided to think of something better. And of course, the only 'better' memory I could come up with was the one of him.Before I could stop myself, my fingers were alread

LYRIC My eyes grew large, shining as brightly as the sun.My world came spinning, crashing down and building up again just to crash even more painfully. All this happened in seconds. I opened my mouth to speak, but no words formed. I couldn't get my head straight. "Siphon," he repeated, crystal clear this time. "I—" I tried to swallow, but the ball of nerves was too much in my throat. I couldn't gulp.I inhaled deeply and tried again. "I'll get someone to check on you."It wasn't until I tried to run that I realized he was still holding my hand. Now that he was awake, the man was strong. I panicked, my eyes darting to the door and back. "Let me go." It was a plea. "Please."He finally did, his eyes growing soft. He breathed deeply, closing his eyes. "Siphon," he repeated, even as it seemed like he was going back to sleep. I didn't wait around to hear more. I sprinted out of the room, my heart pounding against my ribs. I didn't stop until I was in the nearest restroom

MARTA She walked into the patient's room with Guinevere. She had to wait around since the man was demanding for her and was called as soon as he was awake. "Mr. Pete. How're you feeling?" She asked with a warm smile. The man might have been sleeping for a long time, but he still looked dizzy. He shifted his eyes to Guinevere. "I asked for the woman that healed me.""You did. And she's in front of you," Guinevere furrowed her brows. The man gave Marta a long stare before shaking his head. "She's not... She's not."Chills spread through Marta's abdomen. This was the reason she had been reluctant to see him. But Guinevere kept insisting, saying their patient's satisfaction was important. And there wasn't much Marta could do to go against her superior. She put up one of her best smiles as she addressed him again. "Sir, I understand that you've been in coma for a long time. You're probably confused and—""No. I saw her. I know what she looks like. I need to see her."Marta's