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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 107: Unlike You
OliviaThe echo of the slamming door lingered in the silent night as Nathan and I walked away from Alvin’s house. A sorrowful hush had descended over the town, as if it, too, mourned the loss of the old Alvin.Our short, bitter walk home was filled with a silence so thick that I could have cut it with a knife. That silence was only punctuated by my own stifled sobs and the sounds of our shoes slapping against the sidewalk.Back home, I couldn't get Alvin’s hurt and confused face out of my mind.As soon as we stepped through the door, it was as though a dam had burst within me. My feelings, my thoughts, all came pouring out; I couldn’t keep them in anymore. The tears began to flow more freely now, and all Nathan could do was guide me to a chair.A few minutes later, a cup of hot cocoa was pressed into my shaking hands.Nathan and I sat in silence at the kitchen counter for a long time. The cup of hot cocoa remained firmly grasped in my hands, untouched. The warm light from the old chan
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 108: To Suffer Alone
Olivia“Fine,” Nathan said, his voice low and full of anger. “Do you want the truth?”A silence hung between us. Nathan stared out the window as though Alvin would appear at any moment; or it was more likely that he just didn’t want to look at me. I could only stare at the back of his head in disbelief.“The truth?” I finally croaked, stifling a wry laugh. “What is there possibly that I couldn’t already know? You abandoned our friend because you’re scared of him. Because you think that the military ruined him somehow…”Nathan whipped around, his face darkening like a gathering storm. His eyes bore into me, hard and unyielding, and caused my voice to falter.“I don't just abandon my friends, Olivia,” he asked. His voice was low. In the depths of his throat, a growl echoed. “It honestly hurts that you think that.”“But you've let Alvin be alone all this time, haven't you?” I shot back, the words bitter on my tongue. “You've seen him in pain, you've seen him struggle, and you’ve done not
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 109: Thrown Off the Trail
NathanThe days that passed were cold and silent. I exchanged mere nods with Olivia, her soft smiles like whispers of the sun through the icy frost of our conversations.Every word between us felt strained, echoing with an emptiness that seeped into the marrow of my bones.A few days after our confrontation, I found myself in the Council hall, surrounded by the grim faces of the Alpha Council.They gathered around the table, their faces etched with lines of worry. The monstrous creature that had been sighted roaming around the edge of our territory was the topic at hand.“We’ve seen a decrease in sightings,” my father announced, his eyes grim. “But that doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet.”There was a murmur of agreement from the gathered Council members. A chill ran down my spine, not from the cold air but from a looming sense of dread.Just then, Elder Mingan spoke. “Well, young Nathan?” she asked. “It’s the end of the week. Have you found any information for us? Anything to co
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 110: The Missing Piece
OliviaThe frosty silence had thawed slightly between Nathan and me by the end of the week. It seemed as though he had a change of heart after all, and he decided to throw the Council off in order to save Alvin.I respected him immensely for that; he was putting his own livelihood at stake for our childhood friend, and suddenly, I felt like an absolute ass for some of the things that I said to him on the night of our argument.It was like our argument over my father’s eviction, when I discovered that Nathan had spent the last ten years trying to find out what happened, all over again.Even though I still sensed a residual bitterness emanating from him over my so-called ‘feelings’ for Alvin, I was relieved that Nathan had finally agreed to help.The day after our awkward encounter when Nathan told me that he went through on his promise to throw the Council off of Alvin’s trail, I sat nervously at the dining room table with four cups of steaming hot tea set out in front of me.The last
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 111: Close Encounters
OliviaThe night was cool. A slight breeze rustled the trees overhead and an owl hooted somewhere far away, but other than that, it was dead silent.Shadows played tricks on the eyes as the moonlight filtered through the dense forest canopy. My heart raced with every passing moment, waiting for any sign of Alvin.We sat hidden in the underbrush outside Alvin's home, watching the front door like hawks. The small wooden house seemed eerie in the low light, its windows darkened and silent. I thought I saw his shadow pass by the window a few times, but he showed no signs of leaving.Maybe we had put too much stock in assuming that he would continue coming out for his nightly escapades in the forest after we caught him the last time.“He'll come out soon,” Nathan whispered, his breath misty in the cold night air.I nodded in agreement, clutching my coat tighter around me. Angela, perched next to me, kept glancing towards the forest as if she could sense Alvin's movements. Levi was staring
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 112: A Narrow Escape
OliviaAlvin’s heavy footsteps made their steady ascent up the stairs. Each footfall felt like a proverbial nail in each of our coffins, with the final nail being the sound of the bedroom door creaking open.My body was frozen to the floor. I didn’t even dare to breathe or blink as I saw the light from the hallway flooding in through the now-open door. I could see Alvin’s shoes from where he stood in the doorway.He stood there for a few moments before he slowly made his way into the room. At any moment, I felt certain that he would suddenly leap to the floor and look beneath the bed. At any moment, I felt certain that he would flick the light on and see our hiding places.But he didn’t do either of those things.Instead, he paced around his room for what felt like an eternity, but was really only a few moments; he then stopped in front of his dresser. I heard the sound of the liquor sloshing around in its bottle as he picked it up.And then his footsteps receded, and the bedroom door
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 113: Keeping Secrets
OliviaThe distant chirping of crickets seemed to magnify in the silence following Angela's suggestion. A light breeze rustled the leaves, as if whispering secrets of its own. We were all taken aback by her sudden proposition.“You can't be serious,” Nathan said, disbelief clear in his eyes. “You really want to lure my dad and Jen away like that? Aren’t you worried about the potential risks?Angela simply shrugged. “I’m willing to face the consequences if I get caught,” she explained. “I’ll just play it off like I was drunk and acting stupid or something. It’s not like your dad has any reasons for suspicion when it comes to me. He doesn’t know how close I am with Olivia.”“It’s not a bad idea,” I ventured, trying to see Angela’s perspective despite how nervous the thought of it made me. “If they’re busy chasing after a supposed ‘monster’, then maybe they won’t notice us sneaking around.”“I don’t know…” Nathan scratched his head. He looked skeptical, and for good reason.But Angela, s
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 114: Lost Memories, Dug Up
OliviaThe chilled night air sent a shiver down my spine as we stood at the edge of the forest, gazing at the distant outline of the cabin.The moonlight painted the scene before us in soft silver hues, stirring a mix of fear and nostalgia within me. Angela, Nathan, and I had decided to return to the cabin—the place where so many of my childhood memories with Nathan and Alvin took root.“I can’t believe how long it’s been,” I whispered, more to myself than to the others.The cabin had an aura of old, carefree days when life was simpler, back when our biggest concerns were winning hide and seek or roasting the perfect marshmallow.Nathan broke the long, heavy silence that hung over our heads. “It feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Days of innocence.”Angela took a deep breath, sensing the weight of the moment. She had never been there to experience any of our childhood memories.“Alright,” she murmured, taking a step forward and giving us one last glance over her shoulder. “I’ll sh
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 568: True Vows
OliviaI gripped the edges of the podium, my knuckles whitening from the strain as I stared out over the sea of faces. All eyes were trained squarely on me, awaiting my words. But I was frozen.A tremor of nausea wormed its way up my throat as I stared out at them. What was I thinking—how could I have ever agreed to this? Speaking to crowds had never been my forte; that was Nathan’s arena, not mine. I was just the woman behind the scenes, the young mom who had never gone to college, the one who had been handed her job by her husband…Suddenly, a flicker of motion off to the side caught my eye—Nathan, standing just at the edge of the stage with his arms folded across his chest. Even from this distance, I could feel the weight of his steady gaze, that piercing Alpha stare that always seemed to see straight into the depths of my soul.He must have sensed my faltering because, slowly, deliberately, he offered me the faintest of smiles and a single, reassuring nod.And just like that, the
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 567: True Luna
Olivia I looped my arm through Nathan’s as we stepped down from the podium, the applause from the crowd and the flashing of cameras having finally subsided after what felt like an eternity. “It’s over,” Nathan beamed, giving my arm a squeeze. “That wasn’t so bad.” I couldn’t help but grin back at him. “No, it wasn’t. You were great up there.” And he really had been great; the press conference had been an overwhelming success—any lingering doubts or trepidation we had harbored before had been utterly blown away by the sheer force of the crowd’s enthusiastic response. For so long, it had felt like we were fighting this battle alone, like the victims who had suffered under Dan’s horrific operation were little more than nameless, faceless casualties. But today, we had finally given them a voice. Their stories had reached the masses, had resonated and struck a chord with everyone who watched. Nathan had handled all of the questions that were thrown his way with poise and ease
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 566: Vignettes
OliviaI rapped my knuckles lightly on the door to Nathan’s office. A moment later, his voice called out, “Come in.”Stepping into the room, I placed my hands on my hips upon seeing the scene in front of me: Nathan was standing in front of the mirror, his shirt still untucked and his tie loosened. His desk was a mess of papers and folders, and it was clear that he had been checking over his notes last-minute before the press conference.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 565: By Your Side
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 564: One Step
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 563: The End of an Era
OliviaMy hands shook uncontrollably as I stepped up to the edge of the pit, clutching the metal grating until my knuckles turned white. A thick, cloying stench wafted up from the darkness below—the unmistakable reek of death and decay.Despite the waves of nausea already roiling in my gut, I leaned forward for a closer look.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 562: The Rise & The Fall
OliviaThe air coming through the open windows smelled like the fresh sea breeze as we made our way from room to room, touring every nook and cranny of the newly completed cottage. It was perfect—cozy and quaint, while still boasting all the modern amenities one could want. But more than that, it was a sanctuary, a haven.A fresh start.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 561: Spring Air
OliviaThe sound of power tools outside streamed in through the window while I folded the laundry, a distant backdrop to my swirling thoughts. I had grown used to the sound, and actually kind of enjoyed it. It was a reminder that life went on, that our family was growing.It had been a couple of weeks since I had made the decision to take a temporary leave from work in order to really focus on my family—on rebuilding that long-severed bond with my mother—and I was glad I did.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 560: Rage
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