Longing For My Rejected Luna

Chapter 100

*****Jace's POV*****

I watched Erika exit the room, her departure leaving me deep in thought. I knew that the revelation of the mastermind being a woman still lingered in her mind, stirring a mix of surprise and intrigue. With a heavy sigh, I settled back on the bed, my body craving rest as I awaited Kat's return with the photos.

Closing my eyes, I hoped to find solace in a moment of peace. Instead, memories of past torment and suffering flooded my mind, unwelcome and vivid. The weight of the past pressed down on me, stealing the sleep I longed for. Another sigh escaped me as I opened my eyes, the turmoil within refusing to grant me respite.

Just then, a knock came at the door.

"Come in." The door was pushed open and Kat walked in finally with the pictures.

As she gazed at me with a mix of worry and curiosity, she asked, "How are you holding up, Jace?"

I sighed at the questions everyone keep asking me since today, then mustered a small smile and replied, "I'm hanging in there, thanks for asking."

She returned the smile.

Reaching out for the photos, I could sense her hesitation before she handed them to me. The images felt cool to the touch.

With a deep breath, I started examining them, hoping to find the missing link that would bring clarity to Tasyra's abduction.

Kat sighed heavily and muttered, "You have no idea how stubborn Erika can be. It was like pulling teeth to get her to hand over these photos." She continued to sigh intermittently as she watched me examine the images, her impatience evident in her body language.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her dramatics and teasingly said, "Well done, love. Your persuasive skills are truly impressive." Her pout turned into a proud smile as she watched me go through the photos.

My attention went back to the photos.

one of Tasyra blindfolded, my attention was drawn to a symbol in the background. The symbol sparked a memory, reminding me of the place

gestured towards the symbol in the photo. "Kat, take a look at this. That symbol... it's from where I was taken," I

same people who took me, they're the ones who took Tasyra too," I muttered, running a hand through my hair in

you sure?" Kat asked as she took another glance at the pictures again, biting her lip

to be a coincidence. We need to act fast

I sighed. I never thought about this part. The part where they would never

"Look Kat...."

photos to you, I thought about it and something told me you would most definitely try to be the hero again. I won't let

just as stubborn as Erika, but we really needed to help Tasyra. I know how dangerous those people are and what they might

convince Kat that I was fine and ready to take action. "Kat, I'm fine. We need to save

you're not fully recovered yet.

persisted, she wasn't the only hard person here, my urgency was even more palpable. "We really can't wait. Tasyra's

can't risk your own life just to save someone else" she

"Please Kat, please"

split second and shook her head. "You need to recover first." Anger began to build in me as I heard her words.

meas

ordered and she turned to look

claim, then you would say yes." I didn't care if I was being too demanding. I wasn't into Tasyra, I was only doing this for

much hesitation, Kat relented, "Fine, Jace. In one week, we'll plan an escape for Tasyra. But you have to promise me you'll take care of yourself

thankfully and nodded immediately. "Yes, I'll take care of

thinly and

make sure of that. Promise

Ha! Women!