The Rise Of The Ugly Luna novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215

LYRIC

“Hey! Can you stop being a dumbass? Now’s not the time.” Jace shoved him on the chest. “Just so you know, I just don’t trust her because she’s my bestfriend. I trust her because I know who she is and know she’ll never lie to me so blatantly. If she said she didn’t do it, then of course, I believe her. And if you were in love with me, you’d believe me too.”

A pressing silence filled the air as the two men continued to stare at each other in heated gazes. Until slowly, their rage began to dissipate.

“Lyric is a good woman,” Kael shook his head. “I know. Okay? I actually like and respect her. But it’s hard to believe when she’s the only Siphon we’ve had, plus she had a good reason to kill the Luna. Either way, I don’t know how I can help, Jace. I swore my loyalty to the King: Breaking Lyric out would be a blatant betrayal. I can’t do that.”

Disappointment clouded Jace’s features. “Really? You won’t do it even for me?”

“Jace, come on. Don’t try to make this about us. You know I’d love to-”

“No, I don’t know nothing!” He rasped, taking some steps back. “Yet, you dare to wonder why I’m so attached to Lyric? It’s because she understands the concept of love. If the roles were reversed, Lyric would’ve done anything for me. Too bad my best friend is more loving than the man I thought I was in love with.”

He turned around.

“Hey! You don’t get to say that! Do you hear me? You know I’d have done anything for you!”

But Jace didn’t look at him as he continued going to the door.

“Jace, come on. We need to talk. Jace-”

Jace’s only response was the door opening and slamming shut.

Later in the day, he was in the garden, smoking quietly when Kael came. He simply glanced at him before looking away, taking a long drag from his cigar.

There was a brief silence between them until Kael threw a key at him.

“That’s the spare key to her cell. I’ll try to distract the guards when it’s time so you can get her out. I’ll also give you a map that’ll lead you to the secret exits so you don’t get seen by people.”

Jace felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he picked up the key from the floor, then looked at Kael with gratitude.

“Hey-”

“You don’t ever get to say such trash to me–ever again, Jace,” Kael cut him off. “I’m not saying I’m perfect, but that doesn’t mean you get to make me feel less of myself. Do you understand?”

“Yes. Yes. I’m so sorry. I swear, I was just mad and didn’t mean what I said.”

“I don’t care if you meant it or not. Just let this sink in.” He meandered into the distance.

*****

JARIS

Unlike every other night when I’d been able to deal with my conscience, tonight was different and more complicated.

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Chapter 215

I was restless and couldn’t stop pating my room.

Everyone was waiting for my judgement, and unfailingly tomorrow, I’d have to give it to them. I always thought I’d be the kind of King who would have everything under control no matter the situation. Never did I think a situation would arise that would involve my mother being killed by my mate.

It was unbearable. I needed to see Lyric.

Unable to control the urge any further, I left my room. The guards stationed at my door followed me immediately.

“My King, where are you headed?” One of them asked.

“To the cell.”

I didn’t even know what I’d say to her. For a week, I’d been avoiding ‘cause I wasn’t sure how I’d handle this moment.

Now, however, I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I didn’t know what tomorrow would bring. So, we needed to have this talk.

My steps faltered when I reached the cell and found the guards out on the floor. The guards with me rushed forward to check them.

Instantly, it dawned on me.

Ihastened my steps to the cell where she was being held even though I knew it was too late. As expected, the cell was open and empty. She was gone.

*****

LYRIC

I kept my arms wrapped around me as Jace drove at a crazy speed. I couldn’t stop looking in the rearview, afraid that someone might be after us.

We escaped a while ago and have already left the Capital City, but what if they’ve found my cell and there were people after us? It’d be worse if I got

caught.

“You shouldn’t be here,” I said again, sniffling. “You’re putting yourself in danger. I told you, I can drive out myself.”

“You really think you can survive being a fugitive on your own?” He snorted. “Trust me, you need me, Lyric.”

“No, I don’t need to drag you into my mess.” I sniffled again. “For how long will you need to protect me? What about Kael? I–I mean, he helped you and you’re just gonna abandon him?”

He said nothing. I turned to look at him as I wiped a tear from my face. “You didn’t tell him you were going with me, did you? He’s probably back there, expecting you to come back.”

When he remained silent and focused on the road, I got my answer.

“You can’t do this, Jace. It’s bad enough that I ruined my life. I don’t want to ruin anybody’s“.

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