Ashen Luca Novels & Stories

“We’ll do it together. You don’t have to prove yourself alone, Elias. We’ll clear your name, and we’ll burn out whoever’s hiding behind theirs.” The Concord Sigil flared bright across my chest, brighter than before, like it had been waiting for this vow. The crowd fell into a stunned hush at the sight, students shifting uncertainly, faculty exchanging worried glances. But not all of them. Professor Shara Baudoin, the Hawthorne healer, stepped forward, eyes steady, voice even. “The boy speaks truth. No one who fights like that bleeds betrayal.” Ashleigh Dana raised her chin, wild and defiant. “If the Interregnum has touched my House, then it is my duty to burn them out. And I will.” Her gaze

She said in a teary voice “Shh, it's me. I'm not going to hurt you” “Who are you” The question hit him hard She felt him exhale gently on her neck “I'm a stranger” “Then what are you doing in my bed?” “You let me in here, remember?” He let his hands slip to her thighs “I don't remember” Sharon said as she swiped his hand away Luca sighed in dissatisfaction “Tell me stranger— What's my favourite colour?” Luca grabbed her by the waist and pulled her closer to himself “It's turquoise green” “Wrong”

When his gaze landed on me, his expression turned even more unpleasant. I managed a smile. “It's nice to meet you, Alpha Lukas. I'm Elsie” A growl rumbled in his chest as he passed by me without acknowledging my presence. I finally noticed they were all in black. Was it really a funeral? They all entered the cemetery while I trailed silently behind. We stopped in front of a small grave and I noticed the name on the head stone. Elian Hawthorne. I leaned close and whispered to Alex, “Who is this? Your uncle?”

My eyes folded and I twitched my lips. “What are you trying to say?” She exhaled. “We’ll have to get back home, else Tony and everyone here may get stuck in this world.” She paused and laughed. “Are you insane? The same pack house we’re running from is where you want me as Luna to endorse we get back to? That’s suicide and stupidity of the highest! Why are you letting your selfish interest in this Tony guy slip through your judgements? Are you okay?” “Ashley, we don’t have a choice…”

Lucius sat up, suddenly looking extremely serious. “You know how she is when it comes to Prince Alaric,” Asher sighed, shaking his head. “She despises him.” “Only because she doesn’t know him. She doesn’t know the truth.” Lucius made sure Asher was looking at him as he continued. “You can show her the truth.” “I want to,” Asher said hoarsely, his voice filled with melancholy. “But I dug myself in too deep now, Lucius. Won’t she hate me if I tell her?”

“Hmm, I can handle it. At least… we can make use of this sudden marriage of my mom’s.” “Lila, didn’t you sleep last night? Your face looks tired and your eyes are red. Did that guy bother you?” “Oh, you always catch me. No, it wasn’t Ryan. I had a weird dream, and I heard a word in a language I’ve never heard before… Râ… Râmiki.” Adam looked at her sharply—more sharply than she had ever seen on his face—then quickly put his calm smile back on. “Do you remember what I told you, Lila?”

“No. But I should have. Guys like you usually bring them with you.” I smirked. “Guys like me?” “Leather, tattoos… gunshot wound,” he said dryly. “You scream of trouble.” He wasn’t wrong. “And you don't want any of that?” “Name’s Ash,” I muttered when he didn't reply and finally regretted it. Where were we? Tenth grade? I was watching him move around the small room tending to my wounds with precision. “Noah.” He finally said, not looking up. “Thanks, Noah.”

Olivia looked thoughtful for a moment. "Not haunted." Something in her expression shifted slightly. "Just... sad." The word lingered strangely in the room. Before Aisha could respond, another nurse appeared at the doorway. "Dr. Rahman?" "Yes?" "Mr. Henderson's asking for you again." Aisha sighed. "The one who thinks he's the mayor?" "The very same." "Tell him I'll be there in ten minutes." The nurse nodded and disappeared. Olivia stood. "Welcome to another exciting day at Belle Vue."