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Chapter Fifty-Five

Chapter Fifty-Five - Luna's Intuition

KARA

After making sure that my mates were settled, I walked down the steps and into the dungeon.

Walking past all of the rogues we captured, I stopped in front of a blonde man. I rested my arms on the bars, "Hey, Christian."

He looked up from the metal bed and his face fell. He came and gripped the bars, "Kara, I'm sorry. I have a reason for doing this-"

"First off," I cut him off, "It's Luna to you. And second, I need your whole alibi from when you went missing up until this moment."

He frantically nodded and I motioned for him to move to the bed. I signaled a warrior on duty and he went in, cuffed one of his wrists to the bed post before letting me in and closing the cell behind.

I stood across from him, "Speak."

"Francis found out that I joined this pack, so he used me. He threatened to slaughter my mother if I didn't comply with his plan. I had to save my mother."

His eyes show nothing but guilt and regret. I let out a sigh, "Where is she now?"

"My best guess is still at our house."

I nodded, "Is that the end of your story?"

"No," he shook his head, "I wanna come clean. Your mate, Jacob, was captured because of me. I got the warrior first, then he was captured while hunting. I had to, I'm sorry."

'Sorry is not gonna cut it,' I thought to myself. But, I let my heart get the better of me this time.

"I can't let you go until after the punishment. By then, we can go find your mother and bring her here, okay?" I said, my voice softer. His mouth slowly turned into a smile and he nodded, "Thank you, Luna."

"Don't mention it."

I left the cell, gave him a smile before walking to a warrior.

"Anyone's last name is Johnson?"

He checked the board and nodded, "Follow me, Luna."

I followed him and he led me to a cell that had a boy around fifteen or sixteen. I thanked the warrior and walked in, sliding the cell door close behind me.

"Hey," I cautiously walked to him, keeping a distance between us. He looked up and I met his brown eyes. He had a head of black hair, reminding me of Carla.

"What's your name?"

"D-Derek Johnson..." he stuttered in fear and my eyes soften. I knelt in front of him, "Don't be scared. Your sister's Carla, right?"

He nodded, "Is-is she here?"

"Yes. I'll bring her here if you cooperate with me, okay?" I asked and he nodded.

"How old are you?"

"Fifteen," he replied, seemingly calmed down.

"I'm Kara Manfred, Luna of your sister's pack. I need to know where the rogues kept you."

"In that fortress that you broke in. I stayed for four years," he answered and I nodded, "That's all I need to know for now. Your sister will be here soon, alright? Keep a smile on your face."

He nodded and I exited the cell.

Carla? – Kara

Y-Yes, Luna? – Carla

I could feel her nervousness through the mind link.

Could you get to the underground dungeon now? Hall C. – Kara

O-of course, Luna. Be there in a minute. – Carla

I cut off the line and waited outside Derek's cell for her to arrive. Soon, I heard footsteps and she walked to me.

"L-Luna, what's wrong?"

I pointed to the cell and she followed my direction before her eyes widened. She gripped the bars, "Derek?"

He looked up and came to hold her through the bars, "Carla..."

I motioned for the warrior to open the cell and Carla ran in, hugging her brother. I smiled at their little reunion and decided to leave them alone.

Keep watch on them. – Kara

Yes, Luna. – Warrior

I walked away, giving the rogues a glance as I passed. Everything was fine, until I was standing in front of Jeremy Nelson.

"Jere," I called out and his eyes shot up to meet mine. I saw anger flash across his eyes and he stood up to hold the bars.

"Kara, you gotta let me out of here. I didn't do anything."

I stared in his eyes and couldn't even find a single trace of honesty in them. I heard from Connor that he betrayed us so I just backed away and pressed my back against the wall while crossing my arms over my chest.

"First, it's Luna. Second, why did you betray us?"

I knew I hit the jackpot when his face fell.

"Well? Either you tell the truth or suffer the consequences."

He looked down shamefully, not being able to look me in the eye anymore.

"My mate, I found him on a search. Francis found out too soon and threatened to kill him if I didn't do what he said."

I raised an eyebrow, "So, no one, not even Hays said anything about you leaving?"

"I was taken when we had split into groups. I was with another warrior and Francis thought it be easier to just take both."

The gears in my brain turned as I processed the information. I walked a step closer, "Where's your mate now?"

"Probably captured. Could you please get him for me?" he met my eyes and pleaded. A thought suddenly went across my mind, "Connor told me that you felt annoyed with me."

He broke eye contact again. I sighed, "I'll let it slide. What's your mate's name?"

"Jaden Hodge," he said, looking up again. I nodded, "Be back in a sec."

I looked to a warrior and he seemed to get the message as he walked away to get the rogue.

I always knew Jere was gay. I think it's a Luna's intuition.

Boop boop, another chapter done. I'm gonna go play Among Us now. Thank you for choosing to read NOBT. Please leave a vote and comment! It means a lot to me.

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-Phantom