All Chapters of The Stand-In Luna: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ashley By the time I woke up, it was barely sunrise. I stretched languidly, relishing the feel of my body and wanting nothing more than to remain in bed beside Zane. But I had a plan, and nothing was going to deter me from accomplishing it. I slipped out of the bed quietly, trying to not wake him, and put on my clothes as quickly as possible. When only my shoes were left, I simply picked them up and tiptoed to the door, giving Zane's sleeping form one last look on the bed before forcing myself to leave. He had said that he usually didn't have peaceful nights because of his powers, and the curse. I hoped he had been able to get enough rest. I didn't go to the Grove, or even back to the little room at the outer quarters I lived in, but made my way to the library instead. I needed more information about the Ignis Relic, and where I had to begin my search for it. Over then night, Zane and I had discussed about the Hunt Gathering, and he agreed to restarting it, since he and Bryce alr

JaceEverything was falling into place. I had made contact with the family in the Lycan Tribe, and I had gotten good news about Ashley. Soon, I'd be able to see her again, and would reclaim what was always meant to be mine.“What are you saying, Jace?” Carina's sobs broke me out of my thoughts. Her eyes were already bloodshot and puffy, and I wondered why it was so easy for her to fall apart at the slightest provocation. Such weakness wasn't fit to be a Luna. Wasn't fit for anything.“I'm saying that this sham has to come to an end, Carina. You know the truth. So stop pretending.”Her mouth gaped open disgracefully amd released another wail. I was certain that she was merely trying to make as much noise as she could at that point. She stumbled toward me and took fistfuls of my shirt in her small hands. “Why are you doing this to me, Jace? After everything . . . After I've shown you just how much I love you. You want to throw me aside like this?”I grabbed her wrists and detached her

Ashley I had to escape, but the odds of me being able to do that were very, very slim. For one, I was in a hole in the ground with the only exit a small squre window overhead.About a day had passed, and I could tell from the fresh rays of light sinking in from above once again. The warmth of the light was distant, but it filled me for a little with hope. As long as I still lived, I wasn't going to give up on finding a way out. The only thing that mattered to me at that moment was to break out and go to Zane, who must have been suffering from pains already.“Rise and shine, sleeping beauty.” James came to the little window and crouched, staring down at me like he had the day before. “How are you feeling today?”The smile on his face sickened me to my stomach. How could someone look so happy to be perpetrating evil? “Today is a wonderful day indeed, don't you think?” He tapped his fingers against the iron of the bars, creating little clanging noises. I will finally be rid of the tho

Ashley To say that I was incredibly relieved was an understatement. My soul nearly soared out of my body when Clara appeared, clad in black and leather like a modern avenging angel.“And just who are you supposed to be?” Jace asked, slowing down in his advancement. He didn't show it completely, but I took note of the little quirks he usually displayed when unsure of something.Clara came over to me and sliced off my bindings in mere minutes. The ropes came off in pieces, dropping to the floor uselessly. “Your worst nightmare.” She stopd to her full height, embodying the very essence of a general. “You finally had the guts to come here yourself, it seems.”“I am merely here to take back what your king stole,” said Jace, frowning. “Ashley doesn't belong with you people.”“You don't get to decide that, Alpha of Moonlit Silver.” She lifted a clawed finger and pointed it straight at his heart. “You are the only outsider here.” Her eyes darted left and right quickly. “Where's your accompli

Ashley “Ungh . . .” Everything hurt. The light pushed past my eyelids, forcing them open. It felt like my body was on a rocking boat, moving up and down. And everything was upside down.“What . . .?” I grunted, trying to get my bearings. There was a weight around my waist, preventing me from moving so much. My abdomen rested against a hard surface.I was being carried on someone's shoulder.Memories flashed through my mind. James. Jace. Clara.Clara!I shook violently, trying to free myself from my captor. “No!”“Stay still, Ashley.”I didn't listen, but instead increased my movement until I jabbed my elbows into his back. “Let. Me. Go!” I pressed on again, and this time, my assault worked. With a grunt, Jace's grip on my body loosened as he lost balance. In the process of trying to right himself he forgot about me, and I used the opportunity to practically roll off him and down to the floor.I scrambled to my feet and looked around. We weren't too far from where Clara had found us