The Human Luna They Betrayed

EVELYN'S POV

I tried to take a step but my body seemed to refuse.

The pain that had been building quietly in me finally exploded, sharp and mercilessly. It felt like my bones were turning to glass from the inside out.

My knee buckled and the world titled violently. Suddenly, I hit the floor.

The sound was full and sickening, my cheek pressing against the cold marble tiles. My vision swam in and out.

Then it trickled to my lips. Blood.

For a second, everything was silent. Then came the chaos.

“Evelyn !” Silas shouted as he dashed to his feet. I felt strong arms wrapped around me, quickly lifting off the ground.

His scent flooded my senses, leaving me with the feel of him that once meant safety.

“What's wrong with you?” He demanded, his voice tight. “Why are you like this?”

The urge to laugh swept through me.

Did he just ask why I was like that? Damn it. His world was killing me and he had to ask.

“Get the car,” Silas barked. “We're going to the hospital.”

For the briefest moment, I felt something dangerously close to hope. Maybe now, he would care about me.

Elena moved just then.

“Oh Silas,” she said softly, her voice laced with concern, or so I thought. “Are you sure it's necessary? She was standing just fine a second ago.”

Silas hesitated.

“She probably just tripped,” Elena continued gently. “Humans are.. fragile like that. If you rush her to the hospital over every little fall, people will start talking.”

I felt Silas's grip loosen.

My heart sank right then, and into the deepest abyss

“She might be faking it,” she added as if all she had said weren't enough. “Stress can do strange things to humans.”

Upset, I forced my eyes to open and rested them on Silas.

“Silas!” I whispered weakly. “Please.”

His jaw tightened, conflict flickering across his face, but it didn't last.

He straightened slowly and pulled his hands away from me.

“Get a servant,” he ordered coldly. “Take her to the clinic.”

I froze. Not “I will take you.” Not “hold on.” Just… get a servant.

Something inside me shattered completely, and tears gathered in my eyes. It took all my strength to prevent them trickling down my face.

A pack servant rushed forward, bowing nervously. He helped me up, his touch careful, almost afraid to hurt me.

As they lifted me,my head lolled to the side. I looked over my shoulders and at the trio.

Elena was already smiling and was leaning closer to Leo. Not even a show of concern from my son.

The one I had carried for nine months and almost lost my life in the process of giving birth to him.

At that moment, I knew I was already gone from their hearts.

I let out a deep sigh, tears dropping from my face. I couldn't hold them anymore.

It was time to finally leave. I couldn't keep up with this anymore, not when there was nothing left for me.

But one thing was certain. I would make Silas pay for this. I definitely would.

“Let go of me,” I said to the guards, “I can walk on my own.

Without warning, I dug into my bag and retrieved an envelope.

“Here, sign this,” I said, throwing it in his face.

Silas stared at the envelope, then at me, stunned.. “What's this?” He muttered.

“What does it look like? They're the divorce papers. I want you to sign them immediately.”

He chuckled, then let out a long, sarcastic laugh.

“You’re really adamant on getting a divorce? Fine, I'd give you that, then you can get out of our lives. You're of no use anyways.”

“I reject you as my mate,” he added, his voice stern.

My chest tightened painfully.

His words pierced through my heart. Hot tears trickled down my face as I remained still.

Then I began to feel dizzy. My hands trembled so hard, I searched for support.

Elena suddenly gasped, her hand clutching her chest. “I feel faint..”

Silas rushed to her side, lifting her in his arms, his heart thumping hard against his chest. He had a worried expression on his face, one I had never seen on him.

“Don't you bully auntie,” Leo snapped in her defense, lips pouted. I lowered my gaze to him too, trying to make a sense of what was going on.

The room spun just then. A sharp pain tore through my throat, the shock… fierce.

The very family I had loved with my entire life and was ready to risk everything for, were the same one treating me like thrash.

Tears welled in my eyes as they flickered non-stop. I coughed, a warm liquid splashing into my palm.

Blood. No one noticed though. I wiped it away quietly, my hands shaking. They were all focused on her.

Just her. I didn't matter to them and neither was I relevant, even to the son I birthed.

“I'll bring you to the hospital at once. You need to be checked,” Silas said, his voice burning with urgency.

He took her off, my son following closely behind him.

I was left all alone. No husband.. No son.

This was my reality. My current predicament.

I walked out of the house, my feet dragging against the floor. I had nowhere to go, nor did I have a plan.

There was nothing left for me here. Nothing but pain, sorrows and misery.

Silas had rejected me, and even my son didn't want me. I stared hard, struggling in vain to keep the tears from rolling down my face.

But where could I have gone wrong? I have done nothing but love my family. I had cared for them with every part of me.

Why then did they hate me so much?

More tears cascaded down my face. I didn't stop. There was no need to.

My vision continued to blur until the road ahead was barely visible, yet I went on, determined to keep going.

I stole a glance at the wristwatch strapped to my hand. Seven PM.

If I was to get a chance to live again, then I must be at the gate to the human world, one hour from now.

But I had no strength in me again. At this pace, there was no way I could keep up, or even reach the gate.

I cried for help, but my voice barely made a whisper. The street was deserted too, and not a single soul in sight.

No doubt, this was the end for me.

Death had come knocking, and it was time to open up to it.

I exhaled, and without warning, came crashing to the floor, my poor vision to be blamed.

A heavy hand grabbed me just in time, wrapping around my tiny body

“Are you alright?” I heard abruptly, the voice warm and soothing.

My eyes flickered, struggling to keep open.