Luna Mira’s Choice novel Chapter 25

_Killian’s POV_

The festival was buzzing with laughter and music as I moved through the crowd, trying to stay focused. There were so many people–faces blending into a sea of strangers. My heart pounded as I scanned each person, hoping one of them would be her. But as I pushed further into the crowd, the sheer size of it started to wear me down. I hadn’t expected it to be this hard.

I kept searching, looking closely at every face, even though part of me worried it was hopeless. My chest grew tight as minutes passed. I felt the urge to just stop, catch my breath, and regroup, but I knew I couldn’t waste any time. Mira was here, and I had to find her.

Finally, after what felt like hours, I felt drained. I paused, trying to regain my focus. I took a deep breath, convincing myself I just needed a moment. And then, as if the

Moon goddess herself had answered my plea, something incredible happened.

Suddenly, I bumped into someone. I reached out instinctively, grabbing the person’s arm to keep them from falling. The skin under my hand was soft. I realized with a jolt that it was a woman. My eyes went up to meet her face, and time stopped.

It was Mira.

“Mira!” I shouted, my voice filled with excitement and relief. I couldn’t believe it. She was right here, right in front of me. After all this time, I had found her. “Mira, it’s me!” I said, grinning like an i***t, unable to keep the joy from my voice.

But her reaction wasn’t what I expected. Her eyes filled with fear, and before I could react, she pushed me away, stumbling back. Then, without a word, she turned and started running.

“Mira, wait!” I called after her, panic creeping into my voice. Why was she running from me? I didn’t understand, but I wasn’t going to lose her again. I pulled out my phone, breathlessly dialing Hayden as I sprinted after her.

“Hayden, tell Pete to stop searching! I found her,” I said between gulps of air. “She is running toward the main gate.”

I ended the call and focused on her silhouette darting through the crowd. She was fast, but I pushed myself harder, heart pounding as I weaved through the festival–goers, never taking my eyes off her.

I ran and ran, desperation fueling my every step. I couldn’t let her slip away, not now. Eventually, I closed the gap between us, finally catching up to her just before she reached the gates. I grabbed her gently from behind, feeling her Struggle against me as if she thought I was a stranger.

“Mira, it’s me,” I said softly, holding her as carefully as I could. “What is wrong? Why are you running?”

But she kept fighting me, her whole body trembling. And then I noticed something that broke my heart–she was crying. Her shoulders shook, and she looked… terrified. This wasn’t the Mira I remembered. This was someone who seemed like she was trying to escape from a nightmare.

I pulled her closer, wrapping my arms around her as gently as I could. “It’s okay, Mira. I am here. You’re safe now,” 1 murmured, stroking her hair in an attempt to calm her. “1 am here, and I’ll take you back home. You don’t have to be afraid anymore.”

She didn’t answer, only cried harder, her shivering increasing as I held her. I hated seeing her like this. I felt like I had failed her, and guilt gnawed at me, remembering every wrong decision that had led us to this moment.

“Mira…” I started, my voice breaking. “I’m sorry. I know I hurt you, and I regret it every single day. Sophia…. she betrayed me, and I was a fool to believe her. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I swear, if you give me another chance, I’ll make things right. Just… please, come back home with me.”

She was silent, but her tears continued to fall. Her body shook with each sob, and it was like she was battling some inner horror. What had happened to her? I looked down at her, desperate for any hint of what was wrong.

“Mira… please, tell me what happened,” I whispered, barely holding back my own emotions.

But she didn’t speak. Her silence filled the air, each unspoken word thickening the tension between us. I could feel her fear, her sadness. It was so raw that it almost overwhelmed me.

Then, I heard footsteps approaching quickly. Pete and Hayden came into view, looking as shocked as I felt to find us like this. They exchanged worried glances, and I raised a hand, motioning for them to remain silent.