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In contrast, Rex, JJ, and I chose the tranquil ambiance of our secluded corner, safely tucked away from the entrancing chaos of the dance. floor. The pulsating strobe lights and glittering disco ball etched a kaleidoscope of colours around us, adding to the mesmerizing atmosphere of the club. The energy was infectious, yet we found our peace amidst the frenzy.
“So, Kiki,” JJ began, shifting in his seat to face me.
His sharp features were softened by the neon glow of the club, curiosity lighting up his eyes.
“How was your day of Luna lessons?”
“Overwhelming, like the goddess, I can’t start,” I replied with a light sigh, punctuating my statement with a playful roll of my eyes.
“It’s not every day you’re taught to eat with poise, walk with elegance, and converse with diplomacy. During the scholar scholarship and the warrior one, they were strict as well, but this is a whole new ball game.”
Rex laughed heartily, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
“Trust our Luna Queen to make even the most ordinary tasks seem like
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an epic battle.”
In response, I playfully stuck my tongue out at him before continuing,
“But joking aside, I was contemplating having Riley as my personal assistant. I think it could make things smoother, and I’d certainly feel more comfortable.”
Both Rex and JJ’s faces lit up with understanding and agreement.
“That’s a brilliant idea,” Rex stated, his voice full of approval. “Riley knows you inside out. She’s also resourceful and quick–thinking ”
Our conversation flowed easily, a comfortable bubble in the whirl of the club’s activity. However, as I sat amidst the swirling lights and thumping bass, a sudden wave of dizziness hit me. The energetic beats became overbearing, the flashing lights too intense, creating a disorienting kaleidoscope that seemed to spiral around me. I brought a hand to my forehead, the world spinning inexplicably.
“Kiki?” JJ’s voice pierced the muffled din, alarm ringing clear in his
tone.
In a heartbeat, Rex’s firm hands were on my shoulders, his face etched with worry.
“Are you okay, Kiki?” His words were barely above a whisper, but they carried a clear urgency.
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I tried to reply, but the spinning room and pulsating lights swallowed my words, their worried expressions blurring into the energetic. symphony of colours and sounds.
The moment of brief disorientation was swept away as quickly as it had arrived, leaving a lingering sense of unease. But this was abruptly replaced by a surge of nausea that rolled over me like a relentless wave. I could taste the acrid tang of bile at the back of my throat, and my head pounded like a drum as the sickly sensation swept through me.
“I… I think I’m okay. It must’ve been the drinks… They’re hitting me all at once.” I muttered, attempting to mask the disquiet in my voice with a feeble grin.
Rex and JJ glanced at each other, a shared look of concern passing between them. I could tell they didn’t believe me one bit.
“Kiki, perhaps we should call it a night,” Rex suggested the line between his eyebrows deepening with worry.
“No, I just… I just need a moment,” I interjected hastily, not wanting my condition to ruin their night. “I’ll go to the bathroom to freshen up.”
Their agreement was reluctant at best, and I noticed Rex motioning for heart our guards to accompany me from the corner of his eye. With my pounding in my chest, I left the booth and began weaving my way
through the throng of dancing bodies, the guards trailing a discreet distance behind.
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The bathroom greeted me with a wave of cool air, the dim lighting offering a stark contrast to the vibrant lights of the club. But no sooner had I stepped inside than a sudden wave of intense nausea swept over me. My hand flew to my mouth instinctively as I staggered towards the sinks, the walls seeming to close in on me.
My breath hitched in my throat, each inhale and exhale becoming increasingly difficult. The blend of alcohol and the sterile scent of cleaning products amplified, causing my stomach to churn.
Before I could reach the counter, my knees gave out, sending me crumpling towards the cold, tiled floor. Desperate, I reached out to grab onto the sink, but my fingers slipped over the slick marble surface, leaving me to collapse onto the ground..
My vision blurred, the room around me spinning wildly. I realized with dawning horror that this wasn’t just a side effect of the alcohol; something was terribly wrong.
I felt a distant thud as my body met the tiles, the cold seeping through my clothes barely registering. My vision tunnelled, black spots dancing at the corners of my eyes. With my senses rapidly fading, I did the only thing I could.
Through the mind–link, I reached out to my mates, my voice echoing through our connection, filled with urgency and fear.
“Kayden… Jayden…” was all I managed to whisper before the darkness. swallowed me whole.
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