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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 377: The Source
OliviaThe discovery of the sigil etched into the floor of the guest room sent a wave of shock through me. My heart raced as I knelt down beside it. I reached out to trace my finger along the swooping curves and straight lines, but Layla’s hand shot out and grabbed my wrist, stopping me before I could.I met her gaze, and her eyes were wide. “Don’t touch it,” she murmured. “It could be dangerous.”I nodded, realizing the gravity in her gaze, and pulled my hand away. For a few long moments, we just sat there, looking at the strange little symbol. My amulet vibrated with a newfound intensity, further sealing my suspicions. This sigil was indeed teeming with magic.It was carved into the wood of the floor, and it looked fresh; there were still flecks of the wood around it, as though it had been hastily carved and the dust hadn’t had time to settle yet.“Why here?” I mused, looking around the room. “Why beneath the dresser in my grandmother’s old room?”Layla was silent for a moment, purs
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 378: The Confrontation
OliviaI was walking briskly toward the Council building, driven partly by exhausted mania and partly by wild abandon. Did I know what I was going to say to Edward? No. Did I know what I was going to do once I got there? Absolutely not.But to me, this was the most logical course of action. Nathan was dying slowly, and I couldn’t waste any time. I needed to find the source of this hex, and something in my gut told me that it was Edward.I always knew that something was off about him. His sudden appearance, the strange energy I received from him, the way the amulet tingled in his presence… Something was off. And whatever it was, I was going to uncover it.Because I was the Luna, and when the Alpha was unfit to lead, then it was my job to protect the pact from traitors.Suddenly, however, my wolf’s voice came to my attention like an echo in the back of my mind.“Olivia,” Jade murmured, “you need to be careful. You’re worrying me.”I exhaled sharply, my gaze fixed ahead. “I know what I’m
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 379: Void
NathanI had managed to get some sleep after my brief phone call with Edward, but it was a fitful sort of sleep. The flu I was suddenly inflicted with made it difficult to get any proper rest, and I found myself tossing and turning in an attempt to make myself comfortable.But my body was sore all over, and no matter which way I laid, I just couldn’t lay there without feeling like my bones were digging into the mattress in some way or another.Finally, with an annoyed sigh, I flopped over onto my back. I attempted to sit up, figuring that maybe a little walk around the house would do me some good, but it was no use. It was as if my body was filled with bricks, and I was sinking under the ocean.I wasn’t sure how long I laid there. An hour, maybe two? All I knew was that the house was quiet and the sky was dark outside. Olivia wasn’t in her usual spot beside me, but I didn’t blame her. I was so sick that I figured she didn’t want to expose herself to whatever this was all night, so may
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 380: An Unfamiliar Place
OliviaThe last thing I saw was Edward’s face.But at the same time, it wasn’t his face. Not really. Something about it was… off. It was almost as if it began to shift and contort in front of me.His eyes, that all-too-familiar shade of blue-green, began to morph into a light blue, growing to a size that was just slightly too big for his features. His skin paled, his features became just a little uncanny.I thought, for a fleeting moment, that I recognized that face somehow.But before I could take in what was happening and put the pieces together, everything went dark.…I awoke in the forest. The wind was rustling gently through the trees, the scent of pine and the ocean breeze filling my senses. The sky overhead was blue, and for a moment, I just laid there and dug my fingers into the grass as I looked up at the clouds.“Must have fallen asleep daydreaming,” I said quietly, a soft smile on my face. “Everything is okay.”But then, as I laid there, I noticed it. The clouds—they weren
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 381: Escape Plan
NathanThe void stretched on forever in all directions. It felt like an eternity since I had woken up in this nightmarish dreamscape, and the sense of isolation was overwhelming. No matter how far I wandered, there was no escape, no one to share this endless void with.I couldn’t remember how I had ended up here, trapped in this nightmare. All I knew was that my body was laying in a hospital bed, frail and fading with each passing moment.I was certain that I was dying, that I would never wake up from this torment.“Hello?” I called out for what felt like the millionth time. “Hello? Anyone?”Of course there was no answer. There never was.But then, after what felt like an eternity, I saw him. Steel, my wolf, emerged from the darkness, his fur glistening in the darkness. Relief washed over me, and I threw my arms around him, burying my face in his soft, thick fur.“Steel, thank the stars I found you,” I whispered, my voice muffled by his fur. “What’s happening? Why are we trapped in th
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 382: Anchored
Olivia“Did you miss me, Olivia?”Jenifer’s voice cut through the darkness. I felt as if I was stuck in a nightmare as I took in her white nightgown, her pale skin, her long black hair. But it was real; she was standing right in front of me, in the flesh, alive and well.“J-Jenifer?” I stammered, my voice trembling as I took in the figure standing in front of me in the dimly lit room. My heart raced as I tried to make sense of the impossible. Jenifer couldn’t be here; she was supposed to be locked away in that asylum.But then it came back to me. Jenifer… She had escaped from the asylum months ago. No one could find her, and we just assumed that she had run off, maybe found a home in another pack.And instead, she was right here all along. Suddenly, all of my dreams, my bad feelings, the night that I saw a woman with long black hair in ‘Edward’s’ room. All of it made sense. All of it.Jenifer smirked, her eyes glinting with malevolence. “I take it you’re surprised to see me, Olivia,”
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 383: Body Double
OliviaJenifer’s laughter sent a shiver down my spine, like nails on a chalkboard. Suddenly, the rock between my fingers felt too heavy, and no matter how hard I tried to wedge it free, it seemed as though it had gotten stuck.“You’re so foolish, Olivia,” she finally said, her voice dripping with condescension. “You actually thought that the mock anchor was the real one?”I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms as I glared at her. “You’re lying. You’re just bluffing because I outsmarted you,” I said, even though the words sounded hollow even to my own ears.Jenifer simply smirked, her eyes glinting with malevolence. “Ah, how the dying cope with death,” she said mockingly. “That’s where you’re wrong. The real anchor is something that you’ll never be able to destroy.”“Try me,” I said through gritted teeth.But Jenifer’s grin only grew. “Olivia, how shocking. I didn’t know you would have it in you to destroy one of your own children.”As she spoke, I felt my body stiffen, my
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 384: Lost in the Labyrinth
NathanI wasn’t sure exactly how long Steel and I spent in that endless void, trying desperately to find a memory that would break me out of the coma.But no matter how hard I tried, nothing seemed to work—and I could feel my body growing weaker with every memory. I was draining myself of my own life force just by attempting to break free, and yet I couldn’t stop. Not when Olivia needed me. I knew that I would rather die trying than to allow her to perish at Jenifer’s hands.At one point, after a particularly exhausting memory involving my first day of eighth grade with Olivia, I fell to my knees with a groan.“Steel,” I murmured, my own voice sounding strained and hollow to my ears, “I just don’t understand. These memories... they should be enough. But nothing is changing. Am I trapped here forever?”My wolf let out a sound that sounded like a sigh and padded over to me in the void, nuzzling against me. The action gave me some strength, as if his touch was enough to give me a second
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 568: True Vows
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 567: True Luna
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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
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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
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 560: Rage
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