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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 393: In the Last Moments
OliviaMy consciousness flickered back into the physical world, and the first thing I was aware of was the searing pain in my head. It pulsed relentlessly, threatening to overwhelm me, but I couldn’t afford to give in to it. I had to get out of this nightmare.And then Alvin said those words—those words that reminded me that, despite everything, Alvin had always been my friend. When I saw the look in his eyes, I was transported back to a time when everything felt so much simpler…“Alvin! It’s dinnertime!”The sound of Alvin’s grandmother’s voice pierced the air, putting an abrupt end to our playing. Our faces were stained with dirt and sweat from playing outside all day, and no matter how badly the three of us wanted to keep going, we knew that there was no use in arguing; it was time for dinner, and therefore the end of our fun for the day.“Tomorrow, I’m gonna finish building my castle,” Nathan said, gesturing to a pile of rocks that he had painstakingly arranged in the haphazard fo
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 394: On the Hunt
NathanOlivia’s scent was fading, and it was fading fast. I had to find her before it was too late.The very first thing I did was shift into my wolf form and run back to town. The hospital was a good five or even ten minute run, even in my wolf form, but I pushed myself faster than ever. Before I knew it, the villa’s seafoam green cupolas came into view over the treetops. I shifted back into my human form and burst inside.“Olivia?” I called out frantically.I was met with the sound of confused voices, followed by footsteps. Clint and Layla stood in front of me a moment later, their eyes wide. But I didn’t have time to figure out what Layla was doing here, and I didn’t have time explain myself, either.“Where is she?” I said. “I’ll explain later.”“I—uh—she left to confront Edward,” Layla said. “That was a little over an hour ago.”An hour; that could be a good thing or a bad thing. I swallowed and turned on my heel, heading back toward the door. “Call the police,” I called over my s
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 395: In the Nick of Time
OliviaWhen Alvin’s light went out, I felt as though the universe was caving in on itself.I couldn’t even begin to describe the feeling of pain and agony. Here was my childhood friend, the person who I had been torn away from at fifteen, and we never even had a chance to fully reconnect before his light was snuffed out right before my very eyes.I was angry. I was sad. And I was broken, in that moment.But then I heard it; Nathan’s voice, calling to me from the top of the basement stairs, urgent and frantic.“Olivia, watch out!”His urgent warning was a lifeline when I needed it the most, a jolt that snapped me back to reality just in the nick of time. My instincts kicked in, and I rolled to the side with every ounce of strength I could muster.The air rushed past me as the rock intended for my head whizzed by, narrowly missing its target. My heart pounded like a drum in my chest, adrenaline surging through my veins.I scrambled to my feet, my breath ragged, and my eyes locked onto t
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 396: Someday
OliviaThe sound of approaching sirens grew louder, and soon, the room was cast in the color of flashing red and blue lights. It was strange, seeing Nathan holding his demented sister in that cacophony of sound and color, but it was also strangely beautiful.But then the officers burst into the room, guns drawn.“Get down on the ground!” they shouted, not at us, but at Jenifer. Surprisingly, she complied with little hesitation. Either the magic that she had stolen from the witch had finally run its course, or perhaps she gave up.Either way, she went down with no fuss, laying on the ground with her hands behind her back.Nathan stood, and the two of us stepped aside, creating a path for the officers to approach her. I took a deep breath, still shaken by the terrifying events that had unfolded in the basement, where Alvin’s body still laid cold and lifeless on the floor.“You have the right to remain silent,” the officer cuffing Jenifer began. “Anything you say can and will be used aga
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 397: What Comes Next
Olivia“Here you are,” the police officer said as she pulled up to the villa.Nathan and I thanked the officer as we stepped out of the car. We watched her drive away, and only then did it finally hit me, now that we were standing in front of the place we called home.“I can’t believe it,” I whispered to no one in particular. “Alvin…”Nathan’s jaw clenched, his arm tightening around my shoulders. He didn’t say anything, but that was because he didn’t need to. We had just watched our childhood friend’s body be loaded into the coroner’s van, solidifying the tragedy that we had just endured.“Nathan,” I finally found myself saying, my voice trembling, “I need to tell you something. About Alvin.”He turned to me, his jaw still set tightly. “What is it, Liv?”I took a deep breath, my heart heavy with the memory of what had happened in that basement. “He… He tried saving me,” I murmured. “I mean… he did save me.”Nathan’s grip on my hand tightened a little more. “I know, Liv,” he said. “I h
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 398: One Last Goodbye
OliviaGetting dressed in all black for Alvin’s funeral felt like I was preparing to say goodbye one last time; and it was a goodbye that I knew I could never be ready for. I stared at myself in the mirror as I slipped on my black dress, and it felt as though I was staring at a completely different person.It had been only a week since Jenifer was sent to prison, but it felt like so much longer. Our days had become consumed with funeral preparations, police questioning, and trying to figure out what came next.Nathan, of course, had been distant ever since everything had happened. The loss of Alvin, the discovery of Jenifer’s disguise, and the loss of an uncle who was never really here took its toll on all of us.I knew that deep down, he blamed himself for what had happened, even though there was no way he could have known the extent of Jenifer’s hatred.As I finished buttoning my dress, I cast a sideways glance at Nathan. His eyes were fixed on the floor, his thoughts a million mile
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 399: Looking Forward
OliviaThe sun was hanging high in the sky by the time Nathan and I veered away from the park. Alvin’s statue loomed in the center, and I couldn’t fully pull my eyes away.“I can’t believe you did that,” I murmured as we pushed Elliot and Aurora in their stroller, still dressed in our funeral clothes. “That was a really sweet gesture, Nathan.”Nathan offered me a small smile and gave my hand a squeeze. “I couldn’t just bury him and be done with it,” he said quietly. “At the end of the day, he was our best friend.”I paused to look at him. His face had brightened ever so slightly, as though a slight weight had been lifted from his shoulders now that the funeral was over. But there was still that faraway look in his eyes, and I knew that it would be a long time before either of us healed from this whole ordeal.“Can I be honest?” I asked as we passed beneath a tall oak tree.“Always,” Nathan replied.I took a deep breath, choosing my words carefully, before I continued. “Is it bad that
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 400: After
OliviaTwo months had passed since the tumultuous events that had shaken our lives. Late autumn had set in, and a cool, crisp breeze had replaced the summer’s warm air. The trees had changed their colors from vibrant greens to brilliant reds and oranges, and it felt like the world was starting over freshDespite the challenges we had faced, everything seemed to be settling into something that felt a little bit like normalcy. I still visited Alvin’s grave whenever I could, but lately, it felt like life was getting in the way. I had a feeling that Alvin would have understood, though.As I stood in front of the mirror, dressing the twins in warm outfits for the day, I couldn’t help but marvel at how much they had grown in such a short time. Elliot and Aurora, now nearly six months old, were thriving and beginning to crawl, exploring the world with their curious eyes.My own body was undergoing changes too. I was still in the early stages of my pregnancy, my belly barely showing a hint of
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 568: True Vows
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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
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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
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.
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NathanI couldn’t stop the rage from simmering just beneath the surface as I made my way through the darkened forest toward the confinement pit. No one knew I was here—I was coming under the cover of night, my hair and face concealed by a hood.But I had to come. I couldn’t stop thinking about Dan and Montgomery, and I needed to see them.
