Longing For My Rejected Luna

*****Erika's POV*****

The next morning, I woke up to a still dim day. But I had a good reason for waking up. It was because this dream, or more like a thought, popped into my head.

I couldn't shake off the idea of finding Serenity. And the very place my mind took me was South side. Even if Serenity wouldn't be there, I had this hunch that it might lead me to some clues.

I climbed off the bed and straight to my bathroom to take a quick shower. Then I walked to my closet to pick out and black T-shirt and a black leather jacket. I matched it with a pair of black pants and black boots.

This was going to be bumpy, so I needed to look anything but elegant.

I picked up my phone, texted Jace, knowing he would still be asleep by now.

He would read the text when he woke up.

I walked out of the room and straight downstairs to the entrance.

"Hand me the car keys." I ordered the guards at the entrance and they stared at me like I had grown a second head.

"The keys!" I yelled out softly and the guard handed the key over to me.

Just as I walked out to take a car, I sighted someone at the corner, standing and probably taking in some deep refreshing nature's breeze.

When the person turned to look in my direction, I looked closely to see the familiar person.

Fagel?

He suddenly ran up to me and bowed the moment he stopped before me.

"Your Highness." He said, his head still lowered. I chuckled and extended a hand to pat his broad shoulders.

"What are you doing here?" I asked and he finally looked up at me.

"Receiving the early morning inspiration." Fagel's words sounded weird to me, but

I nodded in return and turned around to walk away.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry to ask this question, but where are you off to so early in the morning?" He suddenly asked, halting me in place.

I turned, masking my thoughts with a smile.

"To check on something" I said, trying to keep my face as focused as possible but failing miserably.

"It's an obvious lie, you're dressed so weird and please... don't tell me you're just about to go look for Serenity alone."

Ahh, he sure is smart. He caught me so fast.

"Uhmm...." I stuttered.

"Alpha, let me go with you."

"What?" I asked in surprise, I expected him to stop me, but he offered to come along?

That was unexpected.

"I'll drive you to where you want to go, but I'll be back." He said and walked into the mansion, he walked out after some time, my gaze still lingered on him in surprise.

"Let's go." He said and I tossed him the car keys.noveldrama

We walked to the car and he actually went to pull the door open for me.

I nodded in gratitude and climbed into the car.

Soon, we left the mansion and hit the road.

Being the early hours of the morning, the road looked clear and silent, devoid of

any person and just a few cars passed by.

Fagel drove directly to the south side as instructed.

"You know the south side?" I asked him from the back and he hummed in response.

"Yes, Alpha. I know the Southside."

I stayed silent as he drove for a while before maneuvering through the highway and hitting the Southside road.

Soon, we arrived at the forest that I had found Jace back then.

Though I didn't know the base, I felt that Serenity might have visited there and I would look for the place.

"Are you coming?" I asked as I pushed the door open.

"Of course." I looked at him in surprise and just shrugged.

The moment we climbed out of the car, I walked over to his side and tossed him a gun.

His eyes widened momentarily, while I flashed him an adorable smile. "Self defense, they would have a firearm too." I said and he nodded.

Once I knew he had been convinced, I turned around and walked towards the forest. Fagel followed behind me silently as we walked further and further into the part.

My senses were heightened and I watched every corner of the forest, making

sure I missed nothing as we kept walking.

Deep down, I had a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach, but I pushed it aside. I needed to take this step for the good of everyone.

Finding Serenity was our main obligation and if she was found, we would definitely be saved.

I stopped, turning to see if Fagel

still behind

ad me. Once I conne

that he was still following, It around and continued walking.

Sooner than expected, we arrived at a building not so far from us.

The huge gates gave me an eerie feeling just staring at it from a distance.

I gulped down my saliva and turned to look at Fagel.

"I guess that's the base." I said and he nodded.

"It definitely is." He confirmed.

"Let's go." I said and he nodded as we both continued to walk towards the place.

"Erika! This is dangerous. It's not too late to turn around!" Suddenly I heard Jace's voice in my head.

He spoke to me through the mindlink.

He must have woken up early.

"Don't worry, Jace. I got this." I mindlinked back.

"You've got nothing! Get out of there!"

I ignored him and walked further.

"Erika Listen to Jace!" Cindy, who had been quiet due to anger from what

happened yesterday, finally spoke up.

I smirked and replied, "So you're still here?"

She ignored me again as I also proceeded to the gates.

Once I stood before the gates, I breathed out and extended a hand to push the

doors open.

There were no guards at the entrance which meant that they used traps instead of guards.

I already knew this strategy and only Serenity would be that petty and wicked

enough to even think of such a method.

"Be careful, I think there's a trap here." I said to Fagel and he nodded.

I slowly but carefully walked into the place, making sure to take in the sights of

everything on the floor.

As expected, the entire place was empty with no one in sight.

They might have fled the scene, knowing we could come at any time.

I walked further in, pulling out a silver blade as we reached the only door that led

inside.

This was the place where Jace was kept and remembering it, made my blood boil.

I pushed the door open and walked into the house.

"Erika, listen. You have to turn around." Cindy was at it again, I rolled my eyes at her words.

"I'll be fine." I said and just shut her out.

As we made a right turn, a person's voice suddenly caught my attention.

"Help!" Was what we heard from that direction. We both turned towards the

direction of the voice. Instantly, I recognized it.

Before I could move in that direction, Fagel restrained me.

"Your Highness, it's not safe to rush in blindly."

"I know that voice, it's Melisse!" I pulled my arm free from his grip and dashed towards the sound without hesitation.

As I approached the door where her voice seemed to originate, I pushed it open

and hurried inside.

To my surprise, the door led outside instead of to a room. Before I could comprehend what was happening, a hand sprayed something on my face, sapping my strength

Out of nowhere, someone lifted me and threw me into a waiting van. I glimpsed

Fagel being restrained, while Melisse looked on with a smirk.

Despite everything that had happened, she hadn't changed her ways. She still

sided with Serenity?

Dizziness overwhelmed me, and I blacked out.