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. There are forces at play that

I did not see this coming, child.

* * *

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 want to scream, but it's

only been an

for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle

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

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

going to make it to this safe place

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

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

a stark contrast to his

to keep the amusement

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

he's actually saying. "How do you

ensure

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

thought occurs to me. "Is your friend

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

passing as a little person? Working in aviation? It's almost too

even look like the 'little people' he's talking

friend of yours... he helps you test the cloaking

in our research. You see,

my mind wandering. I

The Grand Sage's

forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got

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

nod, not trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might choke me if I try to

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