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?"

shakes his head. "No, child. There are forces at play

tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see

* * *

shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's hopeless. We've been in this flying... whatever it is for what feels like

only been an hour. But

shoots me a look that

his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But

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

How are we going to make it to this safe place without

nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face. It's like he's been waiting for someone to ask him

I've manufactured a cloaking device

can't help it. My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that

mean radar?" I ask, trying to keep the amusement

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying.

Grand Sage nods enthusiastically. "Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's

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

to me. "Is your friend

no. He passes as what

process that information. A non-human passing as a little

like the 'little people' he's talking

the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this

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

detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I

listening?" The Grand Sage's

a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in

me closely, his earlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about your friend, Ava Grey, aren't

not trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might choke me if I try to

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