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?"

Grand Sage shakes his head. "No, child. There are forces

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

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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 flying... whatever it is for what feels

probably only been an

shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring about niceties at this

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

honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing

going to make it

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

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

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

radar?" I ask, trying to keep

"Yes, yes, that's what I

correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do

many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's been most

my finger on it.

me.

chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans call a

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

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

helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing

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

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

Are you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through

a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in thought for

his earlier excitement dimming.

in my throat feels like it might choke me if I try

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