Chapter 73: Saving Our Luna
Martha’s scream tore through the air as she watched blood pool around Lily’s stomach where the knife had just been plunged. The maid struggled against the hands holding her back, her face contorted in horror.
“Stop this! You’ll kill her!” Martha wailed, her voice cracking with desperation. “You’ll kill her!”
The man who had stabbed Lily twisted the blade slightly before pulling it out, causing Lily to arch in silent agony. Her mouth opened in a soundless scream as tears streamed down her dirt-stained face. Another pack member approached with a wooden bowl, catching the blood that flowed from her wound.
“This should be enough for the Alpha,” the man muttered, watching the bowl fill with crimson liquid. “His life is worth more than hers. If it isn’t enough, there’s more from where that came from.”
Martha finally broke free from her captors and lunged forward, only to be caught again by stronger hands. She thrashed wildly, her gray hair coming loose from its bun.
“You monsters! She’s innocent! She’s your Luna!”
Shirley, who was watching from the edge of the crowd in horror, rushed to Martha’s side. Though she had managed to maintain her composure, her mind was a mess. She was desperately thinking of a solution.
“Martha,” she whispered urgently, grabbing the older woman’s arm. “This won’t work. They won’t listen. Only Zayn can save her now.”
Martha turned to her, tears streaming down her cheeks. “They’ll kill her before we reach him!”
“Then let’s go now. There’s no time to lose!” Shirley declared firmly, determined.
Martha tightened her grip on Shirley’s hand, looking back at Lily. Her heart ached. She didn’t want to leave Lily like this. But for her sake, she had no choice. The two women slipped away from the crowd amidst the chaos.
The air in the infirmary was tense. Talia worked tirelessly on Zayn, who was still unconscious. She kept her hands steady as she stitched a deep gash across his chest. Victoria hovered nearby, her face a mask of distress as she occasionally dabbed a damp cloth on Zayn’s forehead.