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#Chapter 250: Gossips & Busybodies
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OliviaThe orange ambiance of the streetlamps cast a warm, intimate hue onto the cobblestone path. Shadows danced around us, merging and retracting as we drew close.Nathan’s firm hand reached out to hold mine, fingers intertwining as if they were meant to be there, always.The streetlamps created a secluded world for the two of us, painting the surroundings in a mosaic of golden light and deep shadows. I could see the reflection of the soft light in Nathan’s eyes as he looked down at me, searching for words.“So,” Nathan began, his voice a mixture of nervousness and certainty, “I take it that it’s a yes? You’ll marry me?”Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring the edges of reality. I nodded, the words barely audible through the lump in my throat. "Yes, Nathan. I can’t wait to marry you.”He let out a soft sigh of contentment, pulling me even closer. “You know,” he said, his voice trembling with emotion, “I bought that ring ages ago.”I pulled back slightly, my surprise evident. “Really
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NathanThe room was dim, the pale blue tendrils of the waning moon creeping over the horizon and filtering through the sheer curtains. The remnants of an unsettling dream clung to the edges of my consciousness.Trees with iridescent blue trunks, a creature’s haunting call echoing through an ethereal forest, and most vividly, Olivia, standing precariously at the edge of a cliff, her gaze fixed on the void below.Groggy from the unsettling images, I reached out for Olivia, expecting the comfort of her warmth. But to my surprise, the sheets beside me were cool and empty, leaving only a blank space where her body belonged.In my sleepy haze I sat up, blinking the sleep from my eyes and trying to shake off the remnants of the dream."Olivia?" My voice, tinged with confusion, was barely louder than a whisper. The silence of the room was deafening. The bathroom door was wide open, indicating that she wasn’t there.For some reason, panic slowly began to creep in, like icy fingers wrapping aro
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OliviaThe forest had always felt like a second home, a place where legends intertwined with reality, casting a spell of wonder upon anyone who dared tread its paths.That night, however, was different. The woods pulsed with an unseen energy, making the trees appear more animated, and the wind seemed to whisper long-forgotten secrets.It was a strange allure that had drawn me to the cave of the Ancient Wolf. The night painted it as the epicenter of the supernatural, the very place where human and wolf connected on a spiritual plane.The canopy overhead was a spectacle of twinkling stars, each one shining like a beacon, guiding wayfarers like myself. The rhythmic cacophony of nocturnal creatures played like an old, comforting tune, a lullaby sung by nature itself.Yet, amidst the beauty, a surge of anticipation gripped me, tingling down my spine. Every step brought me closer to a legend, to an artifact that supposedly held the power to alter my fate.As the entrance to the cave loomed
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 256: Voices in the Night
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 257: Not Alone
OliviaAs the distant murmurings gradually transformed into discernible voices, Nathan and I stood frozen in place, our breaths shallow and synchronized. The cave, which had been a sanctuary of discovery just moments ago, now felt like a trap.Instinctively, my hand moved to my flashlight, clicking it off. The immediate inky darkness was almost suffocating, our vision limited to the faint light filtering in from the entrance. I could feel the warmth of Nathan’s arm brushing against mine, a silent reassurance in the oppressive darkness.“Maybe it’s just some hikers,” I whispered, forcing optimism into my voice. “Or maybe just some kids drinking in the woods, looking for a fun spot to hang out?”Nathan nodded, although I couldn’t see his face. “Let’s hope so. Although I didn’t think that this place was a popular hangout spot.”But as the voices grew louder, the tone of their conversation changed. There was an intent, a purpose in their tone that seemed inconsistent with casual hikers or
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 258: A Signal
OliviaDarren was so close that I could practically feel his breath on my skin.Nathan and I stayed stock still, even more still than the stalactites that we were hidden behind. Neither of us even dared to breathe. As Darren crept closer, I began to worry that he could even hear my pounding heart. Part of me wished that I could will it to stop beating altogether.Just then, an unexpected sound saved us. A howl, eerie and melancholic, resonated from the cave’s entrance, reverberating through its labyrinthine depths.“That’s our signal,” Colt called, a note of urgency entering his voice. “We need to leave, Darren. Now. Tooth or no tooth.”For a tense moment, Darren hesitated, still staring intently at the shadows, searching. The intensity of his gaze felt almost tangible, as though he could peel back the darkness and expose our hiding place with sheer will.But then, as if torn between duty and suspicion, he reluctantly turned and retreated.“Fine,” he growled, his voice echoing with a
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