The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 371

**TITLE: The Perfect 371**

“N-No, of course not!” Gabriel stammered, his voice quaking like a fragile leaf caught in a relentless storm. The sight of him in such a state was almost heart-wrenching; it was a stark contrast to the confident Beta I once knew. “I-I only wanted to get her to the scene of the crime. I thought that maybe if she saw the fire, she would panic and turn herself in!”

“But she went into premature labor,” I retorted, my tone unwavering yet tinged with disbelief that simmered just beneath the surface. “And the only person who was there was Sophia, the very person you sent. She told me you instructed her to be there at that time. Is that true?”

“Yes,” he confessed, his eyes dropping to the ground as if the enormity of his actions was too heavy to bear. “I had been working with Sophia for some time by that point. I told her to wait there, hoping that she would run into Ella and persuade her to turn herself in. But I never anticipated everything else that transpired…”

“Is that so?” I leaned in closer, scrutinizing him with an intensity that made the air between us crackle. The once-proud, defiant Beta now appeared so small and vulnerable, like a rat ensnared in a trap, stripped of all bravado. “And who were you working for at that time? Sophia mentioned that you started going rogue, that you might have been taking orders from someone else.”

I had anticipated that Gabriel would unravel before me, spilling secrets he had guarded so closely, just as he had done in the past. Despite the chaos that surrounded us, he was no fool; he understood the precariousness of his situation, the undeniable truth that honesty was his only sanctuary now.

But I was mistaken.

Gabriel remained silent.

“Gabriel?” I stepped closer, my heart pounding violently against my ribcage, and raised my fist, hoping to intimidate him into revealing the truth. “Who. Were. You. Working. For?”

“I can’t tell you,” he murmured, his voice barely rising above a whisper, a tremor of fear threading through his words.

“Why not?” I seized a fistful of his shirt, my patience fraying, ready to unleash my frustration if it meant prying the truth from him.

He shook his head, his expression a tumult of regret and fear. “I just… can’t.”

That was it. I had reached my limit. Curling my lip back in a sneer, I pulled my arm back and delivered a sharp punch to the side of his head. This time, with a firm grip on his shirt, he didn’t fall. His head snapped back momentarily before slumping forward, utterly defeated.

**Conclusion**

In the aftermath of the confrontation with Gabriel, a heavy silence enveloped me, punctuated only by the distant echoes of my own rage and sorrow. The truth of Ella’s resurrection loomed over me like a specter, both a beacon of hope and a reminder of the tragic loss that had initially shattered my world. I could feel the remnants of my grief intertwining with a newfound determination; I had been granted a second chance, but it came at a cost. Gabriel’s betrayal had not only led to Ella’s suffering but had also rendered him a mere shadow of the man he once was. As I walked away from him, I realized that my quest for answers was no longer just about vengeance; it was about reclaiming the life that had been stolen from us both.

With Ella’s talisman in her grasp, the promise of a reunion flickered like a candle in the dark. I could hardly process the whirlwind of emotions swirling within me—relief, anger, and an overwhelming desire to protect her at all costs. The knowledge that she was alive, albeit in a different form, ignited a fire within me that I had thought extinguished forever. As I stood there, staring into her silver eyes, I understood that our journey was far from over. Together, we would confront the darkness that had tried to tear us apart, and I would ensure that Gabriel’s secrets would be unearthed, not just for my sake, but for Ella’s freedom as well. Our paths were intertwined, and I was ready to face whatever lay ahead, fueled by the love that had survived against all odds.

**What to Expect in Next Chapter?**

In the next chapter, the stakes will rise dramatically as the implications of the talisman become clearer. With Ella’s mysterious connection to the object and the revelation that it reacts to Gabriel, the tension will escalate as she and the protagonist delve deeper into the secrets that bind their fates. What does this talisman truly signify? Is it a key to unlocking the truth behind Ella’s rebirth, or does it hold darker secrets that could endanger them both? Readers will be left on the edge of their seats as they anticipate the answers that lie ahead.

As Ella and the protagonist begin to piece together the fragments of their fractured lives, they will confront not only the truths about Gabriel’s betrayal but also the looming threat of whoever has been pulling the strings from the shadows. The chapter promises to unravel more about the forces at play, revealing hidden alliances and unexpected betrayals that will challenge their resolve. Will they uncover the identity of the puppet master before it’s too late? With Gabriel’s silence hanging heavy in the air and the specter of Ella’s past haunting them, the urgency to act will propel the narrative forward, leaving readers eager to discover what revelations await in the dark corridors of their intertwined destinies.