The Rise Of The Ugly Luna novel Chapter 217

Chapter 217

JARIS

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“How did she escape?” I was tired of hearing Maddy ask the same question over again. Unfortunately, she didn’t know when to stop. “She was supposed to be sentenced yesterday. She couldn’t have been able to escape without the help of someone powerful.”

I pinched my brows, my elbows resting on my desk.

“You’re barking at the wrong tree, Maddy. None of us know how she managed to escape. I’m tired of this conversation.”

But the brat wasn’t done. “Why haven’t we been able to find her? It’s been two days. The whole thing is looking like you not even putting any effort.”

“Well, if you’re that concerned, you should be out there looking for her.”

She paced the office, her hands on her thighs. This was the reason I didn’t want to speak to anyone before now. I was tired of people bringing up stupid conversations.

“Are you sure you didn’t help her escape?” Maddy halted in front of my table and asked. “I mean, I wouldn’t be too surprised considering the fact that she’s always had you wrapped around her finger. You loved that lady in a way that didn’t make sense. You were ready to quit the throne for her, remember?”

Something cracked in my hand. I stared down and discovered I’d snapped my pen. Maddy looked at me in shock.

“You’re getting on my nerves. Get out.”

She blinked and the shock was gone. “Why don’t you just tell me the truth, Jaris? Did you choose that murderer over justice for our mother?”

I didn’t give her a response. It was pointless talking to someone like Maddy.

“Fine, Keep mute all you want. But I want you to know we’re going to find her, and she’ll be greatly punished for what she did.”

She started toward the door.

“She used to be your friend,” my words made her stop. “How did you just… turn against her in the blink of an eye?”

“Don’t start with me, Jaris. I liked Lyric when we were good. But she killed my mother! Our mother! What was I supposed to do? Hug her and tell her she’s loved?”

I held her gaze but said nothing.

“I need her punished for what she did. I’m not letting this go.”

She stormed out of the office.

The door had barely gone shut for a minute when it opened again, revealing Nerion. He looked pissed.

“We have a problem, boss. There’s been another fight between the ranks. This time, it’s bigger.”

That was all it took to snap the last shred of my control. I stood up with a growl, swiping things off the table to the ground.

It still wasn’t enough. So, I picked up a vase and hurled it at the wall.

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LYRIC

Jace and I have been here for four days, So, far, we’ve been surviving.

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07:31 Mon, 30 Jun T

Chapter 217

He goes out to get us food and any other necessities.

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Time and again, I’d tried to get him to leave but he just wouldn’t listen. I’ve lived the last four days in fear of him being caught in my mess. The Moon knew I’d never forgive myself if anything happened to Jace.

When I didn’t have something to keep my hands busy, I thought of Jaris. The one man that was irreplaceable in my heart.

Jace had been able to get me scent suppressants so Jaris would never be able to smell me if we were close.

He’d hurt me by not coming to see me at all while I was locked up, but I couldn’t even bring myself to be mad at him. I still loved and missed him and wished none of these had happened.

I stood by the window, thinking of him as I waited for Jace to arrive.

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