Keira's Pov“How are you going to turn me into the real Luna?” I asked. “Into the better Luna. That's what I'm going to do. You're going to become even better than Luna ever was, so they will be unable to resist your charm. First, you'll have to convince them that you're the real Luna, and that the seer doesn't know what she's saying.”Valerie moved closer to me, and trailed a hand along my cheek, moving her finger to rest lightly under my chin. “You're capable. I know it, sweet little thing. Your family will welcome you soon.” She got closer, and whispered into my ear. “You just have to wait a little while longer.” She said, and I closed my eyes, and nodded. Keira, this isn't your world. Emily is waiting. Mom, dad… they're all waiting. Even the kids at school will be eager to find out what happened, and why you suddenly didn't show up.“So, we're friends from today to everyone else. Follow me.” Valerie said, hooking her arm around mine, as she led us out. Funny enough, instead of
Luna's Pov“Any help you can render will be appreciated. I would have promised you raw gold from my Kingdom, but once I go back, I don't think I'll be able to return here.” I said to her, “Wait. Are you guys seriously going with this mad concept of a thing?” Nikkie asked, and Emily rolled her eyes. “I told you to play along. Fine, she's sick in the head. Play along.” Nikkie came, and crouched in front of me, looking up at me through his pretty eyes. “Even if your head is messed up, you still remember a lot about us, right? I was planning to return this winter and give you a present… because I have something to tell you. Unfortunately, I had to come back early because of your accident, but I still hoped I'd be able to give you the present anyway.”“Is the present a love confession?” I asked, and pink crept to his cheeks for a while, “Hold it for now. If you help out well, Kiera might be here by winter to receive your gift.”“Are you going to push this opportunity away? Back then, w
Keria's PovMaids rushed to me, bringing napkins and wipes, getting more water for me to calm down. That fast?Was I gaining Luna's memories that fast? What memory did I lose in return?Mom, Dad, Emily, Nikkie… ah, Nikkie… how much I missed him. He said he'd be back by winter. What would happen if he heard my family couldn't find me?“Luna. Are you okay?” Zane asked, dropping his newspaper to look at me with tenderness that would soften even the strongest heart of stone.“Yeah, I am. I was just a little startled.”No time! That was all that was ringing in my head. There was no time to be enjoying elaborate meals, getting swayed by handsome, too–good-to-be-true men, and letting them open my eyes to pleasures I'd never known actually existed.This place was awkward. How could three men share just one woman, and there would be no clashes? I'd slept with Zane and Ryder, and Caleb asked me for a walk. Was he going to sleep with me too?I gulped, suddenly feeling tingles racing down my sp
Luna's PovNo, no. I'm not having this memory. This is not happening to me, I told myself in my mind. There is no way I'm having her memories so soon!However, there was nothing I could do about it. It felt like I was stuck in the shadows, watching the whole thing play out right with my own eyes. I actually fought. Change the narrative or something, do something different, break out, walk away, but… I was simply a bystander. It felt like I was being held in, caged, and forced to watch everything. He was dripping wet, and his hair was plastered on his face. He came to stand next to me at a little distance between us and shook his hair.He was like a prince fallen out of a book. The wet strands fell over to his chin, and when his electric blue eyes turned to me, I shifted mine immediately, and blinked rapidly as if it could take away the awkwardness of the situation. I recognized him immediately. He had been Keira's crush since elementary school, but he'd left the country to stay wit
Keira's PovWe lay in the maze, with Caleb's long shirt covering us, my hand warmly in his, as the breeze caressed our skin. I was getting too comfortable here. Why? These men suddenly made the place feel like home. Why?Their looks alone made me want to covet them. I wasn't this kind of person normally. I never looked at other people's lovers. The only man I wanted was Nikkie Summerall, so why?Going back and forth between three men made me feel weird, but I couldn't resist them. “Is this how it is usually done? Three men on one woman? Why? Is the population of women few?” I asked, looking at the deep blue sky. He chuckled, playing with my hands, “Was that seer right? Did your soul get possessed?” He asked, flicking my forehead lightly. “How about you just answer me, and help me recollect my memories faster?”“Well, everyone is blessed with a mate from the moon goddess. This sounds silly explaining to you of all people, but… I guess I just have to go on. So, there are casualties
Luna's PovStop it! Stop playing games with me! Are you crazy?Something began to bloom and spread in my chest. Something warm, something fuzzy, something light. It felt like butterflies suddenly sprouted in my chest.Why did he look even extra handsome? His skin was so smooth and spotless, and his blue eyes seemed to glow. He pulled up the chair next to me, and sat down.“Why would you sit here? Aren't there other empty chairs?” I asked, pushing his shoulder, and everyone stared at me, “What? Can't I desire my own space again?” I asked. “It's not that. Your cheeks are red.” Emily said, with a smug grin.“So?” I asked, even though I knew fairly well what they were trying to say. I was blushing.I, Luna Blackwood, was blushing for a mere, frail human boy. That was inconceivable. “Eat well, and recover well, sweetheart. Already, I can see traces of you coming back.” Mom said, with a warm smile, as she watched me. Did it make her that happy to think that her daughter was coming back
Keira's PovMy arms were burning. I didn't think I could hold on any longer. It was becoming way too much for me to bear. Sweat was already making my palms slippery, and my whole face was twisted in pain. What was the damn time! I'd hung there for five minutes now. Were they waiting to whip me when I fell?“30 seconds past.” The third maid said, and the shock made my fingers slip from the curtain rod. The past five minutes of hell was only thirty seconds?A rush of ice flushed down my arms as the blood spiraled down, circulating once again. “Get up.” “I… I don't think I can. I really can't…” I was saying, and the first one took out the whip. The next second, I was on my feet, but my arms trembled. I couldn't do it, and they knew it, but what would I do?I climbed to my bed, and swung myself back onto the curtain rod. However, the moment I let my feet off the bed, I fell down painfully to the ground, and the first whip crashed down on my back, making me scream. There was something o
Luna's PovI slammed the car door as I got out. The wind whipped my hair across my face, as I looked at the house. Here, hopefully, we'll find answers. “Stop looking at me.” I said to Nikkie, who kept on staring at me, since he'd started to believe that perhaps, I really wasn't Keira. “Let's go.” I folded my arms, and took the lead, walking straight to the house. I unlatched the fence, and pushed my way in, while the rest came in after me, and we went through the front lawn, before climbing up a little set of stairs to the painted green door. My hand thrusted out to push the door open, but it was locked, so I took back my leg, ready to smash the door in, but Elaine quickly wedged herself between me and the door, using her hand to catch my knee.“Wait… you can't just break in. This is the human world for Christ’s sake. You knock. P. S, you might not know, but it's going to hurt if you smash your leg into the door like that. The body you're in has never exercised.”I rolled my eyes,
Luna's PovI buckled up, ready to storm that damned festival, and put a stop to the whole thing. I would drag Valerie and Damien out, then give them the harshest spanking of their lives. They would regret ever trying to take my place. “Let's go.” I said to Elaine, and she followed me without many words, “So have you met your doppelgänger?”“Yes, I've met her. She'd almost lost all her memories, but she didn't know what to do, where to start from, so she just regarded this as a nightmare. She felt she was in a coma in the real world, and this is perhaps the world comatose people fall into. Comatose, my foot.” Elaine chuckled. “Well, better for her to think she's comatose, or she'd have gone crazy.”“Luna, do you think this is a good idea?”“If it's not a good idea, then what else could it be? Eventually, we’ll have to confront them.” I said, brushing my hair. Red hair really sucks on me, by the way. Elaine didn't say anything else out of fear of uncertainty until we got to the festi
Keira's Pov‘How disrespectful!’ Maini spat from within me. I could feel her anger burning, the heat spreading, threatening to consume my whole body with the force, ‘Do as your Luna commands!’ She snarled, and my claws slid out without me even making them to. The fangs also sliced their way out, and the next few minutes was a complete bloodbath. I didn't even know what I was doing. All I knew was that blood was splashing onto my face and chest in all directions. Bones snapping, blood gushing, men screaming, teeth falling out, flesh pierced…Maini wielded my body like a weapon as I dodged, smashed, thrust, grabbed, struck, and did everything with immense speed and depth. Before I knew it, I was standing, breathing hard, my chest heaving heavily, blood dripping from my fingers as the men lay everywhere around me.“Perfect.” I heard Luna say, as she began to clap. Then I turned to her, with a little smile, “Thanks to Valerie, I was able to strengthen Maini.” I replied, a little shy
Luna's PovWe all stared at each other as the moon rose higher in the sky.“This is it for us, I guess,” Nikkie said, and I found myself stuck in his beautiful eyes that seemed to hold all the sorrow in the world.“If you look so sad, then I really won't be able to go,” I replied softly.“You both are not in another country or city where we can give a call, or send a letter. You're going to another world entirely. The moment you go now, you will never return.” Emily said, her eyes already filling up with tears, and Elaine hugged her. “We're all going to be okay. Just know that we're going to miss you too.” She said, patting Emily's head, and I moved to Nikkie on my knees, bringing him closer to me in a hug. “The heavens know how much I'll miss you. You've been the major source of my change. I'm grateful for all you've done for me, Nikkie.” Then I pulled away, and hugged Emily, as Elaine went to hug Nikkie, “You too. I think I'll remember you each time I see a ginger-headed woman. I'
Keira's PovI walked quickly, the moon filtering through the trees that closed around me. The leaves rustled noisily as I ruffled past them, while the twigs snapped with such ferocity that you'd think the forest didn't want me there since I was going to shed blood that night. I was doing it all for Luna. You might be wondering what I'm saying, and everything is all confusing, but don't you worry, it's all going to be better because she found me.Yes, Luna found me. *FLASHBACK*“...surrender!”The voice was painstakingly like mine, blending in the sharp echoes of the dark place, and I wondered for a moment if I was dreaming, or hallucinating. I couldn't see anyone, but the voice was everywhere, coming from not one particular place.“Keira.” The voice came again, more urgently, “Are you there? Can you hear me?” “I… can hear you.” I replied, still uncertain…“It's Luna.” She said, and my mouth dropped while an unexplainable joy filled me up like a fountain. The joy was radiating from
Luna's PovI fell to the ground immediately, landing hard on my butt. What was going on?Lenny moved backwards, trashing the walking stick. “Stand at the door.” She said to the maids, as she took off her coat, and the maids bowed, going to the door instantly.She went back to the window, where she jumped onto a rotating chair, and twirled it around. “It was fun.” She squealed, before turning back to me, with all the seriousness etched on her face, “Nice meeting you, Luna. I'm the MoonCub.” Moonlight shed onto her beautiful features. Even with a poker face, she looked divine. “I don't understand.” My words came out in a broken whisper. “What part do you not understand? I assumed you were smart.” She replied, staring at me with a raised brow. MoonCub. We should have known. A cub was literally a baby! And she… was a product of the moon. It was just so hard to imagine that the blind girl who was cautious about everything and everyone was the one I was searching for all along.Slow
Keira's PovI woke up, my eyes wet with tears that had rolled downwards. I continued to sniff, wiping my tears as they rolled down continuously. ‘What just happened?’ Maini asked, dazed just like I was. “I’m going home.” I sniffed again, sitting up gently, leaning against the dirty wall. ‘It was real. I felt it.’ Maini whispered, sounding near to tears. “I know it was real, and we only have to do what she says. It would be fine. I've never felt freer to tell everything to someone. Finally, I feel less hopeless, but first, I'll need to do something about this situation.”I skidded around the halls, looking for doors, trapdoors, and ways to get out. And luck found me. Instead of finding a trapdoor, I found a door, with light peeking out at the edges. Running to it, I pulled, hoping against hope that it would be open, and I'd be able to come out safely. The door came out freely and lots of air gushed in freely, slapping my face like a flood. For how long was I out in my head? It
Luna's PovI rose to my feet sharply, my chair scraping backwards behind me hastily. “I got a… a letter from the MoonCub!” I squealed, my feet bouncing off the floor as I jumped, before running around.“Wait, what? Come here! Bring it!” Nikkie shouted, coming to me, as I ran around the room, unable to contain my energy. “Wait, Luna, let us see!” Elaine cried, and they all crowded around me, passing the letter among themselves. I went down onto my knees, covering my mouth to muffle my scream. “I'm going back home!” I cried, suddenly feeling the overwhelming need to let tears down. Damn, my throat burned. “Okay, let's not get too excited!” Emily screamed, even though her face was pink with shock and excitement, “This so-called MoonCub might, and might not help. We can't rejoice until we know for sure. We have to see this person first!”“Emily's right. I swear I might break down if my heart is broken again. The first thing to do is see this MoonCub.”“Got it. I'll go now.”“Okay, hu
Keira's PovBeheaded?What was he saying? Did he really mean what he said? Was he going to behead me?Wait… I didn't understand a thing of what was going on. “Lying, and fooling us. Using us, deciding to settle in a life that's not yours. I just knew it. Everything with you was terribly wrong.” His teeth were gritted, and I could feel he was barely holding back from striking me. “But… I t…told you. From the very beginning, I've always told you that I'm not L… Luna.” I protested softly, stepping a foot backwards from him.“It's natural for everyone to find that fact unbelievable at first, but you should have kept on telling the truth. Will you pretend that there wasn't a time you tried to make us keep believing that you were Luna? You even tried to stop us from having the concubines. You did so many things to make us believe you were ours. Damn you for that.” His voice grew louder with each sentence, and eventually he shoved me aside harshly. “Zane, for now, we can't dwell on punish
Luna's PovI squeezed my fists hard. “Is everything okay?” Lenny asked, her unseeing eyes focused on empty space, as her brows furrowed.Then I bit down on my lip aggressively.“Ah! I let out, as the metallic taste of blood touched my tongue. For just a moment, everything seemed to stop.Taking in deep shaky breaths, I began to scratch hard at my skin, planting marks on my arm. Pain… Pain seemed to draw everything to it. If my mind was working on something else, processing pain, it wouldn't be able to focus on its brainwashing sessions.“Why are you quiet? Talk to me.” Lenny said, her hands reaching out to search for me. Her little fingers touched the wounds I was carving into my skin, and we both gasped. “Careful.” I lashed out, even though I was the one inflicting the pain on myself. “What are you doing? What's that? It feels like a fresh wound.” She placed her fingers on her nose, smelling the blood on it, “Did you get hurt?” She turned to me instantly, her eyes lost in space.