Lahat ng Kabanata ng Betrayal under the wolf’s moon: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

“You need my help?”The trio whirled around, surprised that Mira was behind them.Once again, Thane’s insides turned to mush, his confidence fading with the gust of wind.“Mira…” He started, but the words wouldn't form.Mira closed the distance between them, but not close enough for him to see her trembling hands. Nathan and Lira stepped aside.“You need my help?” She repeated. “And what happened to your Luna?”“You have it all wrong…” Thane took a step forward, but this had Mira scrambling back.“Stay… stay right there. Don't come any closer.” She demanded, her hand stretching out to stop him.Thane's eyes fell on her arm outstretched, and he noticed the slight tremble. He noticed the pain clouding her eyes, the roughness of her skin that had once been like silk. He noticed the difference between the Mira he had last seen, and this one.And his guilt tripled.“Look,” He exhaled. “There is a whole lot to talk about, matters to resolve, and…” He trailed off, meeting her glistening blue

The journey to the border took me closer and closer to unraveling. I barely had any sleep last night, and we had set out as early as dawn.I was worried, and I was so fucking scared.Worried about Luca returning and not finding us, and scared of what Revik’s reaction would be. I chose not to tell the group that things hadn't exactly ended well between the rogue group and Luca and I. It was a stupid decision, but like Nathan said, I probably had a knack for it.Did I forget to add the fact that Thane was pushing me closer and closer to the edge? I told myself I felt nothing for him anymore. I told myself it was just the mate bond, and that once we defeated Alexa, I'd reject him, break the bond properly so we could both go out separate ways. But everytime our eyes met, that resolve shook like an earthquake was happening right there in my mind.Nathan and Lira didn't let him get too close to me, but he kept trying, and that kept me on edge. “We're almost there.” I said as the sun dippe

“Alexa, you're awake.” Cassidy exclaimed, retreating her hand from Alexa's hair.The latter blinked, once then twice. “Cass,” She let out a groan, reaching for her chest. “I think all of my evil deeds are finally catching up to me.”“Don't say that.” The elderly woman rebuked. “These things can't catch up if you run fast enough.”Alexa chuckled mirthlessly. “You don't understand, Cass. I have no energy to run anymore.”“Then, you fight!”Cassidy reached for Alexa's hand. “My daughter, you dare not lose hope now.”“Hope? Only good people deserve to hope. I am not a good person.”“Who sets the standard? Who chooses the good people and the bad ones?” She squeezed Alexa's hand. “It is those who rule the world. Currently, you rule the world.”“Not with that bitch still out there.” Alexa remarked.A smile spread out on Cassidy’s lips. “I have news. A man came to us this morning. The bitch has returned, and he says he knows where they are.”At this, Alexa sat up. “Mira has returned?”“She ha

“We have to move the camp.” Luca said to Revik first thing the next morning.Revik’s face paled. “Why?”“Alexa has received word that we have returned, and that we're here, at the borders.” Luca explained.The news broke a ripple through the small crowd of villagers.“Don't panic. Everyone remain calm!” Revik commanded.A semblance of silence settled over the field, but the whispers remained.“How do you know this?” Lira asked, a question no one seemed to be concerned about.Until she asked.“She's right. How do you know this?” Revik repeated.Luca shifted his weight from the right leg to the left. “One of your patrol guards didn't return last night, did he?” Revik turned to the patrol guards, surprised by this piece of information. “Who didn't return?”“Tony, Marcey’s brother.” One of the guards answered.Revik's jaw clenched. “What do you know, Luca? What happened to Tony?”“Oh, nothing happened to him. Only that, he's about to be a Judas. I happened to come across him while trying

Luca, could we perhaps turn back? The words I couldn't say. The words I dared not say.We waited for a patrol to pass, then slipped through the side. Every step felt like walking on eggshells. I kept my breathing shallow, mimicking Luca’s pace. He was a shadow in human form, moving like he belonged to the darkness itself. I, on the other hand, felt like a torch trying not to burn.We got to the library doors faster than I expected. The old wooden door had a very huge lock. “Can you pick the lock, Luca?” I asked.I had forgotten that Lira was the one who knew how to pick locks. Maybe she should have come with me.Luca didn't answer. Instead, he took three steps back, and came colliding forcefully with the door. It went off the hinges, falling to the ground with a thud.My lips fell apart. What the…?“After you,” He said.My nerves were fraying. “Gee, thanks.”Inside, the air was thick and dry, like a tomb. Dust coated everything, the bookshelves, the tables, the cracked floor tiles. I