Keira's Pov“That must have scared you, right?” Zane asked, looking at me when we were back in my room. “A lot. I actually thought I was going to die. Thanks.” I replied, looking at my fingers. “You still seem restless.”“What about everyone? Are they okay?” I asked, meeting his eyes for a second, before bouncing them off. “Yes, they are. Is that really what's bothering you?” He asked, tucking my hair behind my ear. How can a single touch send shivers of electricity racing down a person's body like a bolt of energy?I wanted to lean into his embrace, but instead, I leaned away.“Luna, what's wrong?”That name! That name was what made everything wrong. “I just feel I'm doing something I shouldn't be doing.”“What's that?” He asked, and I looked into his green eyes. Perhaps, for the last time, for the very last time, he would see my sincerity, and accept that I wasn't his Luna. “Zane, I'm not Luna.” My whispering desperation seeped out through my voice in deep tones, and I hoped th
Luna's Pov“We should sit, and talk properly because I really don't understand you. The doctors told us nothing was wrong with you, so this is very new to me.” Emily said, as we walked down an alleyway. I could hear the sound of trees rustling along with the wind in the distance. “So you found me here?” I asked, ignoring her earlier words. “That exact spot.” She said, pointing to a corner with a white chalk drawn around it. It was the position of a man sprawled in an awkward position.“Was this outlined using my body?” I asked, and she nodded.“At first, you were presumed to be dead. You weren't breathing, nor was your heart beating. They'd already taken photos of you, trying to determine the cause of your death when you suddenly woke up.” She replied, and I looked at her. “I was dead?” “Yeah, you were, and that's what worries me. The police say it seemed you dragged yourself all the way from the water, and finally collapsed here.” “Why are you telling me this just now?” I asked
Keira's PovI turned to Ryder, and took in a deep breath, ready to speak. However, a maid came to pour water into my glass, and as she did so, she slipped a note into my lap subtly. I took it without raising any suspicions, and she left after pouring me water. Slowly, I pried the note open, and saw it was definitely a note from Valerie.*Come to my room immediately.* She wrote, and I swallowed.What more did she want from me? Slowly, I rose to my feet. “Where are you going?” Zane asked. “I need to clear my head.”“Someone will be coming very soon to see into your problems. Won't you stay to meet the person?” Ryder asked, but I shook my head. “I need this walk. Just a few minutes to myself, and I'll return.” I insisted, and walked away before any of them could say a word.I made my way to Valerie's room, while looking back to ensure I wasn't being followed. What more did she want? I gave her the key, so why was she bothering me? I shortly knocked on her door. “Come in.” She said
Luna's PovNikkie stepped back under my intense gaze, and Keira's mom cleared her throat. “Keira. Sit. Don't scare him off,” then she turned to Nikkie, “Nikkie dear, I'm sorry if she appears to be a little rude. She's still recovering.”Nikkie pulled on a dazzling smile, “Sure.”Immediately after breakfast, Emily pulled me to my room, and Nikkie followed. She pushed me down onto the bed, and folded her arms.“I don't understand. You hate broccoli, yet you eat every last bit of it. Meanwhile, chicken feet that you can kill to have, you flung them away.” She said, and I made a face, “and… Nikkie here…” she glanced at Nikkie who was smiling, with his hands behind his back like some proud master. Emily sighed, “Nikkie is someone you've loved and always dreamed of right from kindergarten.” She said, and my jaw dropped slightly, before smiling.She sure had good taste in men, but how could she love him since Kindergarten? Did she know he was her mate since then?Ah, there's nothing like m
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 Pov Flowers rained down on me, and screams and whoops emanated from the audience as I held blood red roses in my hands against the backdrop of my white wedding dress.Armless, showcasing my beautiful shoulders and slender arms.The dress was quite fitted at the waist where it flared out into beautiful pleats flecked with shining stones.Nikkie had spent quite a fortune on the dress. I can remember him ditching the idea of a brand new car he so much wanted just so he would make me pleased.Finally, it was my D-Day. Perhaps the day every woman grew up dreaming of. A day that ought to roll by perfectly without any hitches.The last few months had easily been the worst months of my life, but now, walking in the aisle, with Emily behind me as my best lady, my father's arm linked in mine, I felt like the happiest person in the universe.Finally, I was given to Nikkie and he took my hand in his. There was a shattering applause as he did so, and he opened my veil, his lips broadening
Luna's PovI woke up the next morning, yawning. I was alone on the bed, naked, and a smile crept onto my face.The memory of the previous night lingered like the aftertaste of sweet wine.“She's still asleep.” I heard Lily protest from outside.“I know. Just let me in.” That was Elaine.I got up from the bed, hair cascading over my shoulders, as I crossed the room to get my robe.Throwing it over my body, I went out to see what it was all about.“It's fine, Lily,” I said, going over to the long table to pour myself some water.“Luna, something strange happened this morning.” She said, and I dropped my glass, staring at her with my heart pounding a little faster.Something strange?The past few months held the strangest occurrences in all my life. What other thing could be stranger?I cleared my throat.Fear was definitely not the way to get around it.“What is it?”“Everyone else has forgotten. Nobody remembers there being two Lunas. They all think I'm crazy.”“How can nobody remember
Keira's PovThat evening was set to be perfect. I'd already dyed my hair a beautiful brown and had combed it perfectly down my shoulders in waves.Then I selected a white gown with straps knotted into a ribbon at the shoulder. The dress was way above my knees, and hung gently on my figure, managing to outline the pretty curve of my body, and atrocious flare of my hips.Placing a simple silver choker on my neck, I paired it with short dangling silver earrings, and a pretty bracelet on my wrist.Then I tucked my hair behind my ear, and put on a pair of white heels, coupled with a white handbag.When I went down the stairs, Emily dropped the sliced watermelon from her mouth back into her plate as she watched me.I smiled, biting my lip, as my eyes went down shyly.“Girl! You are dressed to kill!” She sat up, dropping the plate on the table next to her.“Is it too much?” I asked, spreading out my arms.“What did you expect? My daughter is beautiful, so whatever she wears makes her all the
Luna's Pov“Don't kill her yet.” Ryder said, taking my hand gently.“Oh. I actually didn't mean to kill her. I just wanted to show her how much her stupid tactics had gotten to me. Don't tell me she's out cold?” Ryder knelt to touch her neck.“Yes, she is out cold.” He confirmed.“Let go of me! You mad tyrant!” We heard Damien scream as Caleb brought him back roughly, pushing him to the ground.“Dark magic, huh? You rotten piece of shit.” Zane couldn't hold himself. He began to hit Damien, flinging him all around.“There goes the person you ought to control.” I said, jerking my head in Zane's direction as he battered the helpless Damien. “You know what I'd prefer for these two idiots as punishment?”Zane stopped, breathing hard, “What would that be?” He asked.“Put them in the dark dungeon. No light, no life, nothing. Put them there for the rest of their days. Forever.” I smirked, looking at Valerie.She would be the one to freak out the most. She would be the one to hate that life th
Keira's Pov“Keira, hurry! Breakfast will get cold!”My eyes fluttered open slowly.“Keira! Come on, how long do you have to sleep?”Mom.My eyes hit the ceiling— a familiar memory.Damn…I sat up in bed hastily, but winced slightly. I was still in bloody clothes with the slashes Zane had given me.But…“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH!” I screamed, then began to jump, not minding the pain. I bounced on the bed, the tables, a little sofa, and back to the bed.“Keira, what…?” Mom opened the door, and I flung myself at her, knocking her backwards.“Mom!” I shouted, tears filling my eyes quickly.“What's wrong with you? Why are you this way?”“Mom.” I cried again, burying my face in her chest, taking in her lovely scent sweetly.“What's going on? What's with the noise?” Dad asked, and I ran to him, “Woah, woah, hold on!” He had to drop the flower pot he was holding just so he could catch me in his arms.“Keira, what's with your clothes?”“I was scratched by a dog.” I cried, lying convenientl
Luna's PovIt was a feeling of relief as I fell to the ground, losing control of everything. The shock in Zane's haughty eyes was to die for.How sorry he would be when he realized his mistake. My eyes closed, and an insane shock ran through my bones. Energy from different cells burst to life, flowing through my veins like burning blood.I could feel my claws protrude from my fingers, and when my eyes slammed open, it was with a smile.Then I jumped up, full of energy, and everyone backed away, putting lots of feet between us, fear etched into their faces.“Welcome back.” Maini said, as I touched my arms, looking at my own body in fascination.“It is good to be back. Damn, I feel capable.”I wanted to smash my fist into something, wanted to hurl someone into the distance.Anything just to release the amount of energy surging through me like a torrent.Zane bent, staring at Keira.“That's not me. I'm over here.” I said, shooting him a grin.He looked confused, and Keira's eyes fluttere
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'