The Abandoned Luna's Journey to Power (by Emily Reed) novel Chapter 91

Chapter 91 The Bait

Chapter 91 The Bait

Evelyn’s POV:

It was chaos!

Screams, blood, and fighting everywhere.

I led 300 of my most loyal followers through the twisting, narrow alleys.

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I refused to accept it. Why was it always Cindy breaking through? Why did she always get all the glory?

The image of her standing on the wall, cutting down enemies, burned into my mind.

If only I had that kind of power … if only I were an Alpha…

“General! Look over there!”

My cousin, Timothy Rusell, suddenly grabbed my arm and pointed toward a side street hidden in shadow.

I squinted, and my heart started pounding.

A group of people in luxurious velvet robes was retreating deeper into the city, escorted by dozens of elite guards.

Golden bat crests adorned their clothes. That symbol was only reserved for vampire royalty or nobles!

“Nobles! Vampire nobles!” My voice trembled with excitement. “Maybe even Franklin’s family!”

That would be a huge win.

If we could capture a few royals or take out Franklin’s relatives, Cindy’s glory for breaching the city would mean nothing.

I, Evelyn, would steal the spotlight-maybe even earn a title and a seat at court!

“After them! Move!” I shouted, raising my sword.

“Evelyn! Come back!” James yelled from behind.

He was leading a unit clearing nearby enemies, and he’d clearly seen the same thing.

“Don’t go! It’s bait!” he warned. “Franklin isn’t dumb. He wouldn’t let his family expose themselves like that right now. It’s a trap! Pull back and regroup with the main unit!”

A trap?

I sneered.

James was just bitter. He was scared I’d rack up more merit than that bitch!

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Chapter 91 The Bait

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“Big rewards mean big risks!” I shot him a harsh look. “James, you can hide if you want, but I won’t. When I catch the vampire prince, I’ll make you crawl!

“Guys, let’s go!”

I blocked out James’s yelling and led my 300 loyal followers straight into the dark, winding alley.

Prince Adam’s POV:

I stood atop the battlements, giving orders as our troops split up and closed in on the last enemy groups.

“Your Highness.” Cindy came over to me. Her injuries were wrapped in a hurry. “Evelyn has left the main unit. She went into the inner city’s dead-end district.”

I followed her gaze and saw a flash of red disappear around a corner.

James was about to lead the soldiers after her, but one of my guards stopped him.

“It’s a trap,” Cindy said flatly. “Franklin would leave suicide fighters behind to cover his escape. Those so- called nobles Evelyn spotted were likely suicide fighters in disguise.”

“Should we go save her?” Miguel asked, clearly conflicted.

I said nothing, staring at the darkened area far away.

My mind went to the vampire boy tortured to death in Evernight Gorge. Then the secret letter. Then Evelyn’s arrogance, and the soldiers she had killed by charging in blindly.

“There is no mercy in command,” I said coldly. “She ignored orders and chased merit blindly. Our main force must destroy the hyena legion and protect the civilians. We won’t waste troops on a reckless maniac who broke military discipline.”

I looked at Cindy. “Duchess of Silverpeak, take the main force and hunt Victor’s hyena army. They’re pulling back toward the west gate. I fear they’ll slaughter towns on the way to vent their anger.”

“Yes, Your Highness,” Cindy replied without hesitation, then turned to carry out the command. James watched it all happen. His mouth opened, but no words came out.

He closed his eyes in pain, then turned and rushed back into the fight on the other side.

Evelyn, that was the path you chose.

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