The Rise Of The Ugly Luna novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214

Chapter 214

JARIS

“I knew your mother very well. She was fierce and so full of life. She was one of the best Lunas Darkspire ever had. It’s unfair that her life gets taken from her like this.”

“The people have grown more agitated knowing the Siphon is still around. They feel the Luna was unjustly killed by her and any of them could easily fall

victim.”

“She was warned never to use her powers wrongly. And clearly, she just did that. She shouldn’t go unpunished!”

My head ached the more I listened to them. For some reason, I wanted to growl at them, claw at their necks and rip their hearts out for bringing this conversation.

I hated it. I hated it so fucking much!

“That’s enough talking,” I cut one of them off, hoping my irritation wasn’t too obvious. “I understand your concerns, but I need you to know that I have things under control. Lyric will definitely be punished for what she did.”

“When?” Someone dared to ask. “She’s been locked up for a week now. What if she escapes?”

I pinched my brows, my emotions getting harder to control.

“King Jaris,” Lucas adjusted in his seat. “We understand how this may be difficult for you. Actually, if we were in your shoes, we’d also find it hard passing judgement on our beloved. We pity you in all of these. Which is why we’ve come up with the best solution. We’ve decided to hand her over to the

Executioners.”

An alarm sounded in my thoughts, crisp and frigid.

My glare was sharp as I looked up at Lucas, wild thoughts running through my mind.

Hurt him. Hurt him. Hurt him. My subconsciousness screamed at me.

But another Elder spoke. “It wasn’t easy coming up with this decision, My King. Lyric used to be a sweet woman. But we’ve gotten to see how dangerous she can be as well as the reason her kind was forbidden in the first place.”

“I’d suggest we act fast before more of her people come to save her. You know a group of Siphons are unbeatable.”

“We’ll be taking a vote now to see those who are interested in this motion,” Lucas said as he raised his hand. “If you’re in support, can I see your hand up?”

I grounded my teeth when everyone on the table raised their hands. Not a single hand was down; not even Chairman Lyon who had been mostly quiet.

They lowered their hands and looked at me as though the final ball was in my court. Like there was much I could do now that they were all united on this judgement.

The doors opened behind me. I was bowed over in disbelief when I turned and found the Executioners walking in. What the hell?!

Cole kept his triumphant eyes on me as he made his way forward.

“King Jaris,” they all bowed.

My hands tightened further into fists.

“The Elders have kept us in the loop already, and I need you to understand we only aim to make things better for everyone.” He shrugged. “You know, I hate to say I actually warned you. Too bad you had to learn with the loss of someone important.”

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Chapter 214

LYRIC

“The Executioners are here, Lyric. The Elders made an unanimous decision to hand you over to them,” Jace spoke in hushed worried tones from estside

my cell.

My head was leaning against the wall from the floor where I sat, my finger drawing invisible lines on the floor.

“Lyric! Did you just hear a word I said?” Jace snapped.

I calmly looked at him. “I did. You just said I’m going to die.”

“Why the hell are you feeling so unbothered about it?”

“Because nothing can be done, Jace. Jaris is never going to forgive me for killing his mother–even if I’m innocent. And the people will never trust me again. No one will be able to get me out of this. Besides,” my voice dropped to a mumble. “What’s the point of living anyway?”

“Lyric, stop that. We need to get out of here. Don’t you understand?”

“You can go on, Jace. Where can I possibly go? Of what use is it when my life is already a mess?”

A short lull pierced the conversation.

“So, that’s it? You’re just going to give up? Is that how easy it is for you?” His words were coated with disappointment, but I didn’t look at him. “T understand the pain of losing the baby, but you seem to be forgetting that you have two more kids, Lyric. So, what happens when Penelope regains her memory? Don’t you care about your kids anymore?”

Now, that was one thing that struck me. I looked upward as his words registered in me.

He was right. I had two more kids I still hadn’t met yet.

“What do I do, Jace?” I whimpered, a tear rolling down my cheek. “There’s no way I’m getting out of here. We both know it.”

“No. 1 promised I’d keep you safe. That’s exactly what I intend to do. No matter what, Lyric, I’m getting you out of here.”

*****

JACE

He nervously paced the room, wondering when the door would go open.

From time to time, he’d go to the window to check if he was already in sight.

“Damn it!” He picked up his phone to call him. That was when the door opened and Kael made his way in

“What the hell, man? I called you like thirty minutes ago,” he grumped.

“I had a lot of things to take care of. I actually don’t have much time here. What is it?”

Jace scoffed as he took some steps back. “Are you trying to tell me you’re busy for me?”

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