Chapter 198
Chapter 198
LYRIC
It wasn’t until Jaris and I were away from the bank that all the nervousness I’d been bottling away came flooding out.
My palms were sweaty and shaky. I tubbed them on the sides of my jeans, taking deep breaths and reminding myself I was fine.
“It’s fine, Lyric. Nobody will dare hurt you,” Jaris said reassuringly when we reached the room.
The tears came freely as I dug my shaky hands into my hair.
“Lyric-”
“No, I’m just… I’m just overwhelmed,” I chuckled. “You stood up for me in there, against every single person.” My voice broke. “Am I worth it,, Jaris? T The people might be against you for this.”
Gods, I felt like a bad luck. His first day as King and he was already going against the entire council for my sake.
“I don’t care. Listen, Lyric,” he took my hand. “I already plan on erasing this stupid law that paints your kind as dangerous. From tomorrow after we’ve moved in, I’ll start working on it and get the Council to agree with me. As soon as the law is erased, you’ll be completely safe. But I’m telling you that even right now, nobody will dare lay a hand on you, not when I’ve paused the order.”
He sounded so sure. And of course, as King, it was forbidden for anyone to try to go against him.
Still, I couldn’t help the fear that coiled itself around my throat, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.
I still couldn’t help this strong feeling that something might go wrong somehow. I didn’t want to die. But I also didn’t want to leave Jaris yet. Not now.
JARIS
After much conviction, I was able to get Lyric to fly back to Darkspire where she could gather her things. I had Kael keeping a close eye on her as I still didn’t trust her to not attempt an escape.
As for me, I had to stay back here to do certain things. There were a lot of records I had to go over with the Council, so many things I needed to catch up with.
I didn’t miss how uncomfortable the Elders were around me during the meeting. They probably saw me as someone who was keeping a monster safe. Well, I guess it would’ve mattered if I gave a damn.
Defending Lyric earlier had turned out to be easier than I thought. But really, did they think I’d have just folded my arms and let them hurt her? Didn’t they know what she meant to me? What exactly was wrong with them?
But I knew it wasn’t over. The Executioners were not one to back off easily. They’d definitely press some more to get what they want–which was Lyric’s life. This was why I needed to push the agenda as soon as possible.
We’d been having a meeting for over two hours and decided to go on a small break. I returned to the room to grab some water, and to my displeasure, my mother was sitting there, waiting.
Oh, damn it.
“Finally, you’re back.” She stood up.
Her angry mood already told me what she wanted to talk about.
“I am not done, mother. And believe me, I do not have the time for this-”
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No, Jarist We’re going to have this conversation!” she snapped. “Why on earth’s name sia you protecting that gift sho
Have you forgotten so soon what they did to our family? Her kind is the reason you and your brother have sufferedi“.
“And do you know how many other people have suffered because of Caden and I?” I cut her off. “Do you have any idea about the lives that because of us? People die everyday, mother. But so far, Lyric has been no murderer.”
“Oh, really now? You seem to be forgetting she killed that Executioner!”
“She never meant to.”
“And she’ll never mean it when she does something more dangerous.”
She stormed closer to me. “Please, Jaris; do not tell me you’re going to ignore this simply because you’ve been with her for what? Three months? You just became King! You cannot afford to be biased right now?”
I laughed. I looked crazy, and even my mother stared at me like I’d lost my mind. And maybe I had.
But when I eventually stopped laughing and addressed her, my tone was icier. “Lyric and I may have known each for only a few months, but she’s the closest I’ve been to anyone, mother. The connection I feel with her, I never felt it even with father. And definitely not with you.”
Of course, how could I feel it when growing up, she had been too focused on being a feared Luna rather than a caring mother? She didn’t even notice when Caden and I drifted apart to fix us. All that ever mattered to her was power and making sure one of her sons stayed in it. It didn’t matter which son
The truth smacked her like a blunt object. Her lips parted in shock, more from the fact that I could utter such words to her.
Concluding she’d be too shocked to say any more words, I left her in the room.
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LYRIC
Why did fate have to be so cruel to me?
I had to lose my mother at a young age, got branded with silver and grew up with the ‘ugly‘ tag. As if that wasn’t enough, I had to be a Siphon.
Bad news does travel faster. It looked like the entire world already knew I was a Siphon, because everywhere I turned, there were suspicious eyes on me. The people were keeping their distance like I was a plaque that could harm them.
Jace who was holding my hand beside me, gave it a little squeeze!
“It’s fine, Lyric. This will pass.”
If only he knew how reassuring his presence next to me was. I honestly wouldn’t know what to do if a friend wasn’t closeby.
We parted ways when we got to the hallway dividing our rooms as he also had to get his things from his own room.
A while later, I was so hungry and had to go get something from the Pack’s restaurant. I was approaching a corner when I heard the muffled voices of maids cheerfully greeting someone.
“Greetings, Grand Luna.”
“Yes. Make sure you put the rest of the items together,” I recognized Marta’s voice.
“Yes, Grand Luna.”
“And what about the other things I asked for? Have they been brought yet?”
“Yes, Grand Luna.”
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I heard departing footsteps. My own steps had slowed as I contemplated if it was a good idea to go ahead and meet with her. I wasn’t sure I wanted to deal with her right now.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to decide as she came up the corner to meet me. She paused, seeming surprised.
There were two maids behind her, one holding a tray of fruits and the other a glass of juice. How pleasant. I could imagine she was living her best life right now.
“Why did you come back?” She raised a brow.
I couldn’t help scoffing at her. “I came to get my things.”
She raised her chin higher. “I think you forgot something.” Her lips lifted in a smirk. “You forgot to pay me some respect.”
My heart skipped a beat. I’d seen this coming. Which was why I had thought of avoiding her.
“Come on, Lyric. Don’t make me force you for something that is necessary. I am no longer Marta Monroe–Jaris baby mama. I am his fucking wife! The Grand Luna of our world!” She cackled. “Can you imagine how sweet that is?”
She stepped closer, her gaze holding mine.
“Now, address me as a grand Luna. Else, trust me, you wouldn’t like how this would turn out for you.”
