The Rise Of The Ugly Luna novel Chapter 71

LYRIC

Two Days Later.

It was the most important day in our world.

The first of the three trials.

I stood before the mirror, staring at my bleak reflection. My hair and makeup looked perfect. Jaris had hired professionals to attend to me and ensure I looked my best.

Of course, it was important I looked my best. I’d be seated next to him as his Luna for everyone to see. He cared much for his reputation.

Despite the anticipation in the air, I couldn’t help the feeling of unease that gnawed at my stomach. Just a while ago, while I bathed, I did that stupid uncomfortable thing again. I touched myself until I came, all to the memory of that weird dream. I’d never been able to make myself cum before. But this…it was beyond anything I could explain. Beyond the memory. Each time the dream came to mind, it always felt real. It was as if I could feel him on me. Feel his kisses, his stimulating touch, his passion.

It was too real to ignore. To real not to cum.

And it bothered me.

Yesterday, I even opened up to Jace about it. Told him I’d been having this disturbing dream and didn’t know what it meant.

He wasn’t of much help and simply teased me about being obsessed with Jaris who didn’t like me.

I felt stuck. Confused.

Someone knocked, followed by my door opening. Only one person would knock and enter without waiting for my permission.

“See who’s looking like a doll!” Jace chuckled as he walked up to me.

He was outfitted in a handsome suit, his hair freshly–shaved.

I flashed him a small smile before looking away. “Hi, Jace.”

“Hm. Someone does not look happy. Tell me, cutie. What’s making that pretty face sad?”

I rolled my eyes, then turned around so my back was against the dresser.

“You look good,” I mumbled.

“Yeah,” he frowned as he looked down at the suit. “I actually didn’t want to come to this, but that dickhead, Kael insisted I do or I risk being kicked out of Darkspire. You know, that man might really go missing one day.”

I laughed–genuinely this time. “You two are crazy.”

He picked us the glass of wine I’d been drinking and emptied it down his throat. “You know, you’d also become quite powerful when Jaris wins this thing. You’d become the Luna to every other Luna.” He chuckled, obviously liking how it tasted on his tongue.

“Then, you’d have more people wanting to kiss your ass. You’d be respected everywhere you go. Hm. My little friend.” Unlike him who seemed pleased, my smile faded. The painful reality jabbed me in the chest, making me feel nothing but pain.

“You seem to be forgetting it’s only for a year,” the words were acrid on my tongue.

I cleared my throat and looked toward the window.

Dawning on Jace, his countenance dropped as he ran his hand through his face. “Fuck. Lyric, I’m… I’m sorry. I honestly don‘ t know why I forgot.”

Marta was going to be my replacement. Jaris only wanted me for a year before Marta took over.

But why would he even want me for just a year? It didn’t make much sense.

“It’s fine.” I forced a smile at Jace. “We should get going ”

Successfully unlocked!

Reaching downstairs, one of the guards was there to lead me to Jaris who had been waiting in his Stretch SUV.

The air seemed to shift as soon as I settled beside him. i took a deep breath, forcing the oxygen to remain in my lungs. “Greetings, Alpha.” My voice lacked its usual warmth.

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It was difficult to sound normal when I was hurting because of this very man.

We were both in the backenal, yet felt so far due to the distance between us.

Jaris looked stunning I could tell from the brief glance I took at him. He also smelt good, of rich cologne. It was the very one I smelt in my dream. And that, on its own, was a torment.

“Hi, Lyric, he murmured without looking at me.

In a minute, we hit the road.

The trial was taking place in a much bigger hall. It was packed to the brim as the pack members of each participating Alpha were present.

Not everyone, though. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be enough space for people to breathe.

Jaris and I were led in through the back entrance and onto the main stage where the participating Alphas and their Lunas sat. I did not miss the dissatisfied look that filled the faces of the other Alphas as soon as they saw Jaris.

They must be intimidated by his participation. Well, even I would’ve felt the same way,

Jaris‘ expression was as hard as rock as we were led to take our seats. I found myself being a little nervous.

Jaris and I might have our differences. He might be an ass and hurt my feelings most of the times, but I still wanted him to win.

The hall was a little noisy as guests made their way in and tried to settle in. I used the distraction to stare at Jarís.

Man was undoubtedly handsome. Charming. He was the cutest male I’d ever seen, despite how rude he was.

My mind drifted to five years ago, on that magical night when he called me a name I’d never been called before.

‘Your wish is my command, Princess.‘

‘Until tonight, I don’t think I’ve ever met a lady as stunning as you, Princess!

My breath froze in my throat. Those were the cutest things anyone had ever said to me. Even after so long, they sounded so clear in my head like they’d only been said yesterday.

‘Do

you think we could adjust our deal? I’d love to spend another day with you.‘

More of his magical words.

I sniffled, dragging my eyes to my nails. I really needed to stop thinking about him if I didn’t want to risk ruining my makeup and gaining people’s attention.

I felt better

en the chairman–Jace’s father–came up and addressed the people. It was a welcomed distraction.

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