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.

tighten, and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not

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seat. I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's hopeless. We've

been an

the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that

gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear.

I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped

How are we going to make it to this safe

Sage is immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face. It's like he's been waiting for someone to ask him

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

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

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

a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

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

Grand Sage nods enthusiastically. "Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a

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

occurs to me. "Is

no. He passes as what humans call a 'little

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

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

the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this bizarre

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

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

listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through

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

earlier excitement dimming. "You're

my voice. The lump in my throat

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