Chapter 40: “You Need To Leave”

Cynthia’s POV

Lumina…

“Oh my goodness, you’re gorgeous!”

“What’s her name?”

“Cynthia mentioned you. You know, we’re best friends.”

Along with Lumina’s voice, a second voice echoes through my mind. Her voice is familiar too, laughter sweet and bright.

Who is she?

My head starts to ache.

‘Lumina, who is this girl?’ I try to ask my wolf through the haze of pain.

But there’s no answer.

‘Lumina?’ I ask tentatively.

Nothing but silence.

I sob, crumpling over Vikrov’s unconscious body. Even after such a brief moment with joy, I’m met with an even greater disappointment. ‘Lumina, are you still there?’

Minutes slip away. After a while, I’m certain she’s gone again.

But just as I’m about to abandon all hope, Vikrov stirs.

“Uh…” he groans.

I looked down at him in surprise, touching his face gently. “Vikrov?” I ask quietly, almost afraid to believe it.

Vikrov looks up at me in horrified shock. “What are you doing here?”

“Saving you,” I whisper back. It’s such a relief to see him awake. I c