The Luna Queen's Rebirth (Ellie and Dominic) novel Chapter 100

Chapter 100

Vivian POV

As soon as Dominc left, I. Was. Pissed.

Everyone was in a rush, instructors trying to orchestrate a search party, students whispering and conspiring if Ellie was even alive.

Some panicked, others choosing to keep celebrating the win of the day.

The clearing was now a mess, lanterns swinging from makeshift posts, casting uneven light over clusters of students who no longer know whether they’re supposed to wait or leave, other drunk in the dirt.

Dusk had long bled into night, the mountain looming dark now. The challenge isn’t finished, not officially failed either, just suspended, hanging awkwardly in the air like a bad decision no one wants to own.

I keep my hands folded neatly in front of me.

I smile when someone looks my way.

Inside, I’m vibrating with rage.

How dare he leave me for her. He just couldn’t help himself, even breaking the rules. My fists twisted my pants. What if I had fallen? Would he go after me?

No. He would. Duh.

Teachers cluster near the tree line, voices low, grim, and finally-finally-one of them raises their voice enough to carry.

“For safety reasons,” she announces, “we’re suspending the exercise until morning. With Dominic and Ellie unaccounted for, it’s too dangerous to continue searching in the dark.”

The words ripple outward, landing hard.

My smile doesn’t slip, but something sharp twists in my chest.

This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.

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I turn on Karina the second the murmurs swell, catching her arm and pulling her a step aside, my voice dropping into a tight hiss.

“I thought you were going to keep Sarash quiet,” I say it like a soft, disappointed mother. “Letting people overhear that Ellie was missing is ruining everything.”

Karina swallows. “Vivian you know I didn’t—”

“Did you not think of that?” I cut in sweetly. “Karina, I love you, but this is becoming a pattern. How am I supposed to trust you?”

Her mouth opens, then closes. She looks guilty. “I’m…sorry. I forgot she even had friends.”

I patted her shoulder, then rolled my eyes turning away.

Idiot

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Abigail was standing a few paces away, mutters something like she’s remembering it. Soft. Almost careless.

“The pitfall trap.”

I freeze.

Her eyes turned to the tree line as my head snaps toward her so fast my neck aches.

“What did you just say?” I ask, voice light, almost amused as I approach.

Abigail doesn’t flinch. “Ah, nothing. Sorry, Vivian.”

The clearing seems to quiet around us, sound dimming as if the forest itself is listening.

“Do you have a theory on where Ellie is?” I bump up the worried sister act. “I’m just…scared for her. Please, if you know anything, tell me.’

But… there is something in her eyes.

And I see it. She doesn’t…belive me.

“How…do you know about the pitfall trap?” I ask, my voic suddenly lowering.

This time, I can’t keep the edge out of it.

She stiffen cold.

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