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

his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did

* * *

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

probably only been an

Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring

his thinking pose. "Not much

given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space. But now that

make it to

light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across

I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite

twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it catches me

to keep the amusement

hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's what I said.

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

ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the

about how he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it.

to me.

no. He passes as

sure how to process that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working in aviation? It's almost too

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

test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing

instrumental in

over my head, I find my mind wandering.

The Grand Sage's voice

back to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in

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

my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might

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