Moonborn: The Devouring

Chapter 3: Secrets and Shadows

I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that waited long after Elijah Morano strolled absent. It was as if he'd cleared out an engrave on my skin, a unobtrusive update of the threat that hidden underneath his charming smile.

As I made my way through the swarms, looking for my mother or any other commonplace confront, I couldn't offer assistance but feel like I was being observed. Each nerve in my body appeared to be on tall caution, my faculties increased as I checked the room for any sign of Elijah.

But he was no place to be found.

I spotted my mother over the room, snickering and chatting with a bunch of visitors. I made my way towards her, attempting to compose myself and shake off the waiting feeling of unease.

"Aurora, sweetheart, where have you been?" my mother inquired, as I drawn closer her. "I've been looking all over for you."

"I was fair getting a few new discuss, Mother," I answered, attempting to sound apathetic. "It's a bit stuffy in here."

My mother raised an eyebrow, her look puncturing. "You're not getting overpowered, are you?" she inquired, her voice moo and concerned. "You know you can continuously step exterior for a few discuss if you require to."

I grinned, attempting to console her. "I'm fine, Mother. Truly. I fair required a small break."

My mother gestured, appearing to acknowledge my clarification. But I knew she wasn't tricked. She knew me as well well.

As the night wore on, I found myself always checking the room for Elijah. I knew it was silly, that I ought to be dodging him at all costs. But I couldn't offer assistance myself. I was drawn to him, like a moth to a flame.

And at that point, fair as the clock struck midnight, I saw him. Elijah Morano, standing over the room, his eyes settled eagerness on me.

My heart skipped a beat as our looks met. I felt like I was suffocating in his eyes, like I was being pulled beneath by a riptide of emotion.

And at that point, in an moment, he was gone.