Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 268

Chapter 268 Lisa: Flying?

Oh…

That explains the defying-gravity feeling.

I look from Elverly to the Grand Sage, waiting for one of them to crack a smile, to tell me it's all an elaborate joke. But their expressions remain deadly serious.

"Flying," I repeat, the word feeling strange on my tongue. "As in... up in the air? Like a plane?"

The Grand Sage chuckles, a warm sound that seems at odds with our dire situation. "Not quite like a plane, my dear. Our methods are a bit more unconventional."

I want to ask more, to understand exactly what's happening, but another violent shake rocks our little sanctuary. This time, I'm certain I feel us lifting off the ground. My stomach does a somersault, and I have to swallow hard to keep from being sick.

The room continues to vibrate around us, and I can't shake the feeling that we're ascending rapidly. My ears pop, confirming my suspicions.

"Where exactly are we going?" I ask, trying to keep my voice steady.

The Grand Sage's expression grows somber. "There are multiple safe havens through the land. I know of one, and I can only hope it has not been breached."

Despite the size of his building, we are the only 3 living beings within it.

"I heard screaming."

"Yes. We have guards." He corrects himself. "We had guards. You never had a chance to see them, but they have always been there."

"And we're just leaving them behind?"

Elverly's face hardens, her wrinkles deepening. "They knew the risks. They chose to stay and fight."

She sounds angry, but there are unshed tears in her eyes. Despite her harsh words, she's mourning. That angry mask of hers is nothing more than a facade for her grief.

"Fight who?" I press, desperation creeping into my voice. "Who's attacking you? Is it... is it because of me?"

head. "No, child. There are forces at play that

the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry.

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fallen asleep, and I'm pretty sure my butt is permanently fused to this uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's

probably only been an hour.

for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring about niceties at

thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about

by the question. To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this

How are we going to make it to this safe place

startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare

you asked," he says, leaning forward eagerly. "You see, I've manufactured

such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it

to keep the amusement out

"Yes, yes, that's what I

I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do

multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend

something off about how he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading

occurs to me. "Is your

Grand Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans call a 'little person' in

information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working in aviation? It's

the 'little people' he's talking about. They're too

of yours... he helps you test the

"He's been instrumental in our research. You see, the device

over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava, wondering if she's safe, and

The Grand Sage's

I got lost

at me closely, his earlier excitement dimming.

trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels

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