MY CURSED MATE

| They've been caught |

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KABANATA LVIII

Third Person's POV

The news of what happened in Crescentmoon Territory spread rapidly across every corner of Grand Orleas. Within hours, whispers had become rumors, and rumors had become the only subject anyone seemed willing to discuss. People were stunned that such devastation had occurred inside one of the strongest and most respected packs in Grand Orleas.

Some mourned for Crescentmoon's fallen members and pitied those who had survived. Others, however, believed the pack had brought the disaster upon itself for allowing a demon to infiltrate their territory.

The reappearance of the Good Coven became another major topic, especially because many believed they had disappeared long ago.

Yet one rumor overshadowed everything else. The infamous Fifth Disciple had been seen during the battle.

Samantala, mabilis na naglakad si Ophir pabalik sa kanilang nayon. Wala siyang panahon upang isipin ang mga kumakalat na balita. Ang tanging nasa isip niya ay ang kapatid niyang si Yvaine. Kailangan niya itong isama sa pagtakas bago pa siya matagpuan ni Lukariah.

He still couldn't determine whether Lukariah had truly awakened or if she had merely been pretending. Either way, Ophir refused to gamble with Yvaine's life. Mas mabuting maging handa kaysa pagsisihan niya ang desisyong hindi siya umalis habang may pagkakataon pa.

"Yvaine!" Sunod-sunod ang malalakas niyang katok sa pinto. Gabi na, and he assumed his sister was already asleep. Ngunit ilang minuto na siyang kumakatok at wala pa ring sumasagot.

"Yvaine! Open this door now!" Akmang bubunuin na niya ang pinto upang sapilitang makapasok nang makarinig siya ng pamilyar na boses mula sa kanyang likuran.

"K-Kuya?" Mabilis siyang napalingon.

There stood Yvaine, holding a small basket against her body. Saglit na bumaba ang tingin ni Ophir sa basket na dala nito. Empty.

"Anong ginagawa mo sa labas nang ganitong oras?" seryoso niyang tanong.

His eyes immediately traveled over her body, checking for injuries. Napansin niyang hindi mapakali ang mga mata nito. She kept avoiding his gaze, and that alone was enough to make his suspicions rise.

"Yvaine, I'm warning you." Matigas ang kanyang boses.

Yvaine lowered her head and tightened her grip around the basket.

"I-I'm sorry..." Napakunot ang noo ni Ophir nang tuluyan itong umiyak. Marahan nitong iniling ang ulo habang pilit na pinapakalma ang sarili.

"I-I can't tell you." Napabuntong-hininga si Ophir.

"Alright. It doesn't matter. Come on." Mabilis siyang lumapit at hinawakan ang braso ng kapatid, saka ito hinila papasok ng bahay.

"Pack all your important things." Agad siyang kumilos patungo sa sarili niyang mga gamit.

"Now. Move faster, Yvaine!" Hindi niya mapigilan ang pagkainis. Normally, one command was enough for Yvaine to obey him. Ngunit ngayon, para bang mabagal ang bawat kilos nito.

"A-Anong nangyayari, Kuya?" tanong nito habang nanginginig na dinadampot ang mahahalagang gamit at inilalagay sa isang lalagyan.

"We're leaving. For good." Mabilis na sagot niya habang kinukuha rin ang ilan sa kanyang sariling gamit.