The sickened luna’s last chance

Chapter 157

Chapter 157

“… I can’t refuse a direct order from my Lama,” Be muttered, clearly struggling to hold back the words to no avail.

“No, you can’t. Take me to the safe.’

Gabriel’s jaw worked like he wanted to refuse, but the Luna Voice made it impossible for him to disobey. With obvious reluctance, he nodded and gestured toward the mansion.

“This way.”

I followed him through the front door and down the hallway. We passed Alexander’s office, the formal dining room, and several other rooms before Gabriel stopped in front of the basement door.

Pulling a small keyring out of his pocket, he unlocked the door and pushed it open, revealing the narrow staircase that led down to the basement. I wrinkled my nose at the musty smell; I never went down there, finding the entire space creepy, and Alexander had never given me access to the Ashclaw jewels like a typical Luna would, so there was no reason for me to enter.

Because to him, my neck wasn’t worthy of wearing his family heirlooms.

there for jewels or gold, just wanted a little silver locket that was far more valuable to me than any

safe is at the bottom,” Gabriel said, flicking on the light switch and illuminating the stairs. “But Luna, I really

out

visit. I started down the stairs without

Luna.” Gabriel’s footsteps echoed behind me as he reluctantly followed. “I

mention it.”

and more dank as we descended the spiral stone staircase. When we reached the bottom, Gabriel moved past me to unlock

Gabriel stepped back. The door swung open with a loud groan, revealing the

larger than I’d imagined, with congrete walls and climate-controlled air that felt cool and dry against my skin. But what really aught my attention were the

daggers, silver

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massive. Hundreds of pieces,

in a slow circle to take it

he was leaning against the entryway. “Each piece has historical significance or substantial monetary value, so the space is completely climate controlled. We’re not supposed