All Chapters of Destined to Rise: The Return of the True Luna: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Ravenna woke up to the incessant buzzing of her phone. Groaning, she reached for it, squinting at the screen. "Twelve missed calls from Matthew? You've got to be kidding me," she muttered, rolling her eyes as she climbed out of bed.As she got ready for work, her phone rang again. This time, it was Emily. Ravenna answered, "Good morning, Emily. What's up?""Good morning, Miss Thorn. I just wanted to let you know there's someone waiting for you at your office," Emily said, sounding slightly nervous.Ravenna frowned. "Someone waiting? Who?""I'm not sure, Miss Thorn. He wouldn't give me his name, just said he was here to see you.""Alright, I'm almost there. Thanks for the heads up, Emily."As Ravenna entered the building and made her way to her office, she spotted a man standing outside her door. He was tall, impeccably dressed in a dark suit, with an air of efficiency about him."Can I help you?" Ravenna asked, approaching cautiously.The man turned, offering a polite smile. "Miss Tho

Ravenna stood in front of her full-length mirror, smoothing down the sleek black dress she'd chosen for the evening. Her fingers trembled slightly as she applied a final touch of lipstick. This was uncharted territory for her - even in her past life, she'd never experienced the pulsing energy of a nightclub. After marrying Rylan, such outings had been strictly forbidden."Ravenna! Daniella's here!" her mother's voice echoed up the stairs.With a final glance at her reflection, Ravenna grabbed her phone and clutch, then hurried downstairs. The moment she saw Daniella, both women let out excited shrieks. "You look amazing!" Daniella gushed, pulling Ravenna into a hug.Ravenna's father appeared in the entryway, his expression a mix of concern and amusement. "Remember to be careful, girls," he cautioned."We will, Mr. Thorn," Daniella assured him with a bright smile. "I'll take good care of her."As they climbed into Daniella's car, Ravenn

Ravenna's eyes fluttered open, the harsh hospital lights momentarily blinding her. As her vision cleared, she saw her parents sitting beside her bed, worry etched on their faces.Her mother noticed her stirring and leaned forward, relief flooding her features. "Oh, thank goodness you're awake, sweetheart!""What... what happened?" Ravenna croaked, her throat dry.Her father squeezed her hand gently. "You collapsed in the car, honey. The doctor says your brain might have recalled something from your life before the accident."Ravenna nodded slowly, the memory of the bridge and the oncoming car flashing through her mind."They want to keep you here for at least two more days," her father continued. "And you'll need to take some time off work to rest.""No!" Ravenna exclaimed, sitting up too quickly and wincing at the resulting headache. "I'm fine. I can't miss work."Her mother tried to reason with her. "Darling, you need rest. Surely work can wait-""No, Mom," Ravenna insisted, her voic

Ravenna grabbed her bag and walked past Lilith and Rylan, plastering on a polite smile. "It was nice to see you both. I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening.""You're leaving already?" Rylan asked, his brow furrowed. "The jazz show hasn't even ended yet.""I have work tomorrow," Ravenna replied smoothly. "I should head home and get some sleep.""Oh, right," Rylan nodded. "Well, let me escort you out at least."As he moved to stand, Lilith's hand shot out, gripping his arm tightly. "I'm sure she can find her own way," Lilith said, her voice sharp. "Can't you, Ravenna?"Ravenna could practically feel the jealousy radiating off Lilith, but she pretended to be oblivious. "Of course," she said breezily. "I'll be fine. Goodnight, you two."She placed her hand on Rylan's arm briefly as she passed, savoring Lilith's barely concealed glare. As Ravenna walked out of the jazz club, she couldn't help the triumphant smile that spread across her face. Everything was going according to plan.She

Ravenna sat on her bed, turning the watch over in her hands. Soren's unexpected appearance had thrown a wrench in her plans to get closer to Rylan. She needed another opportunity, and soon.Reaching for the file on Rylan, she flipped through it until a particular detail caught her eye. "Golf enthusiast," she read aloud, a smile spreading across her face. "Perfect."For the next few days, Ravenna worked tirelessly on Soren's project, determined not to give him any reason to follow through on his threats. By Saturday morning, she was exhausted but satisfied with the proposal she'd put together.Closing her laptop with a sigh of relief, Ravenna made her way downstairs. She found her parents watching TV in the living room, while her friend Daniella lounged on the couch, munching on a bag of chips.Daniella looked up as Ravenna entered. "Wow, you look horrible," she said bluntly.Ravenna rolled her eyes. "Thanks, I really needed that," she replied sarcastically.Her mother frowned with con