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?"

his head. "No, child.

he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this

* * *

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 hopeless. We've been in this

only been an hour. But

time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore

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

thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped

to make it to this safe place without being

the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his

says, leaning forward eagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable.

pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to

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

dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's what

not to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying.

ensure its effectiveness. I

can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script he doesn't quite

to me. "Is your friend

as what humans call a

non-human passing as a little person? Working in aviation? It's almost too much to

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

friend of yours... he helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research. You

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

The Grand Sage's voice breaks through

him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment. You were

closely, his earlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about

my throat feels like it might choke me if

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