Luana Bavozi

Whispers #14

I walk back into the bedroom after taking a quick shower. I open the closet and I'm surprised to see this many clothes. I put on a black leather jacket, a dark purple tanktop, dark blue jeans and a pair of combat boots. I put my knife inside one of the boots, feeling slightly surprised that there's a special pocket for the knife. I use my fingers to make my hair look slightly less messy, smiling at myself when I I look into the mirror. But I quickly turn away as the dark side of the memories hit me. Raymond loved my badass looks, I always made sure to look special for him.. I sigh before leaving the bedroom.

I enter the living room, Luke whistles as he sees me. "Damn Luana" Luke says, laughing as I roll my eyes. Ok, my plan to not feel too much is completely failing. But is it really that bad? If Luke had wished to kill me, he could have just shot me in the forest. As I think of Liam and Riley, sadness appears in my eyes and Luke notices. "Oh, sorry, Luana. Did I hurt cha by laughing? You do look nice" Luke says, sounding worried and I can't help but smile. "No, Luke. It's all fine. Just wondered how my friends are doing" I say, sitting down on a chair next to Luke. "May I ask what part of friends makes cha sad?" Luke asks and I look out of the window, "one of them was attacked by the wolves. I know that the other one won't let him die, but I am the one with the most medical experience".

"Woah, woah. Shouldn't we go and find yo-.." Luke starts but I slap my hand against his mouth, "they have a bigger chance of survival without me. Trust me".

%% Liam's pov %%

The pain in my shoulder is annoying me. I can't chase after Luana. "Should I really go?" Riley asks again and I yell, "yes. For the last time: yes!". Riley shrugs, "as you wish, 'boss'. I'll search until the sun almost sets so that I can come back in time". I nod and Riley leaves. We must find Luana. She can be reckless and that's what could get her or us killed. There could also be more wolves, she won't be able to survive alone. Riley has to find her. And the sooner, the better.

%% Luana's pov %%

Luke has left the cabin to walk with Felix. I decided to look around and I ended up in the kitchen, on the floor, my back against the fridge. I found a few beer cans and so far, I've emptied two and I'm starting on the third. I'm not an alcoholic but I do wish to kill my mind at times. I throw away the third can when it's empty and I close my eyes. Soon enough, I end up falling asleep.

"We must find her". "She can't be far but we already searched the areas close". "Maybe they went along the road?". "No, she knows better than that". "Keep your eyes open". "Alright, we will". "We'll keep in touch". "We will find her soon enough". "You better do".

The sound of a door being slammed shut wakes me and I realize that I'm in the bedroom. Looking out the window, I see the full moon. I slowly start to remember the voices that I heard. Was it a dream? A nightmare? Or was it real? I walk out of the bedroom and towards the living room.

"Luke!" I yell, rushing towards him. I drop myself on my knees next to him, rage and fear fighting inside me.