Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rising Of The Dark Luna: A Tale Of Revenge & Redemption : Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

Julia. The silence in Marcus's office was heavy, the only sound that could be heard was that of my boots clicking against the marble floor as I paced the full length of the room. He had left to go speak with Cora, probably already locked up in her room trying his best to convince her to turn or at least help out. That was fine, he had his task, and I had mine but what I can't understand is why I can't get my mind straight, my mind kept drifting back to the way his hand had hovered over my body, the way he was torn between a hug and a handshake. I know it isn’t the first time he has hesitated, there have been times when I thought he would pull me into a hug, but today, I felt it, the warmth—it felt real, more than it has ever felt. I stopped pacing and stood infront of the long window, watching the courtyard, we are so close, our plan seems to be working perfectly and anytime from now, everything should fall in place, and Mabel? I could feel her walls already crumbling, each report

Luke.I slammed the door so hard it nearly fell off as it bounced off the wall.I struggled to breathe as I took in the sight in front of me, Mabel was lying lifelessly in Julia's arms, her head hanging back, a tiny line of sweat formed on her forehead.I took a step forward, clenching my fists and stomping my way towards them."What the hell are you doing here?"Julia didn’t flinch.She just stared right back at me, obviously not bothered by my presence—her gaze was cold and confident.She eased Mabel onto the couch with calmness, slowing down and taking her time, like I was just some imaginary voice."That doesn’t concern you anymore," she finally said, brushing some imaginary dust off her shoulder."Like hell it doesn’t?" my voice was sharp and hard as I moved between her and Mabel, my body tensed up as I stared down at her, I became alert in case she tried anything."Oh please, you make a lot of noise for my liking," she said, her eyebrows furrowing together, her face forming disg

Luke.She stirred on the floor, in the far corner—where Julia had dumped her.Her breathing was shallow and uneven. Rushing over to her side right after Julia took off, I knelt beside her, listening to her heart beat, pressing my head against her chest to ensure she was well."I'm sorry," I whispered, picking up her head in my arms."I am really really sorry," I said again, pulling her head to my body, "I never wanted things to come to this, I wish I didn't—"I stopped talking, not wanting to say too much, "I'm so damn sorry," I said, not sure if the words could ever make up for the mess I’d helped create. Her eyes fluttered open, then shut again—like she was unwilling to even wake up.I brushed a strand of hair away from her cheek, she looked so small, so fragile at that moment, yet still very beautiful.This wasn't supposed to happen, she wasn’t supposed to be hurt.Carefully, I lifted her into my arms and carried her back inside the shack, looking straight at her face all the way

Luke.I gripped the axe tighter in my hand as the noise grew louder.The night was chilly but beads of sweat formed around my head, the tension too palpable.My fingers tapped nervously on the worn-out wood of the handle, the axe nearly fell out of my hand as sweat soaked my palm.I didn’t blink, I knew deep down that whatever was coming wasn’t coming to have a friendly chat, certainly not tonight.Then silently, out of the bushes, a tall figure stepped out—broad shoulders, sharp slanted yellow eyes.A wolf—a rogue to be more specific.I stepped forward too, refusing to back down, “back away,” I warned.It didn't say anything, it just took another step forward."I said step back!" I roared."Relax," its voice came out deep and scary."Who are you?!" "Does it matter?" He asked with a smirk."Yes, it does, now tell me," I said with as much force as I could muster."Or else?" He asked, the cockiness very well evident in its voice."Don't dare me," I growled, gripping the axe tightly."O

Cora."Remember," Marcus said, his voice low and firm, his eyes locked firmly with mine, "you were attacked by a wolf on your way back, not a rogue–say it was something unfamiliar—wild.""Okay, okay—I get that," I replied, tapping my fingers on my thighs."Yes, you'll be injured—shaken, barely alive," he repeated."Got that," I replied."Remember, play your part well, Cora... this is the only way to make him listen."I nodded silently, swallowing hard, my chest was tight, an uneasy feeling spread across me but I kept nodding anyway."Okay, get ready to go back home," he said and walked out, leaving me alone."I have to do this," I muttered to myself.For Marcus, for Lev, for the truth—or at least, the truth Marcus believed in. Shortly afterwards, a few servants walked in with the lady that had beaten me up earlier."I don't think we have properly introduced ourselves," she said, with the same broad smile she had earlier."Yeah, I can't imagine why," I said, rolling my eyes at her."L