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?"

"No, child.

His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It does not

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legs have long since 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

probably only been an hour. But

not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle

much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're managing this little journey

I've been too preoccupied with

going to make it to

Grand Sage is immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across

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

My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual

ask, trying to keep the amusement out of my

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's

on what he's

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

"aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on

thought occurs to me.

He passes as what humans call a 'little person'

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

even look like the 'little people' he's

you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this

in our research. You

into a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about

Are you listening?" The Grand Sage's

a smile. "Sorry, I got lost

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

in my throat feels

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