Chapter 21

"Hey! You." Diana moved closer to Luka and pinched him on his cheek.

This was the fifth time she had tried to call for his attention, until she thought of doing that.

"Ouch!" He cried out.

"Hey! Bring it down," Diana commanded him to keep his voice low. "You don't want to wake those sleeping, would you?"

Luka rubbed his cheek, he felt something like a bite on his left cheek. He was brought back by the effect of it.

Diana's questions and persistent curiosity had momentarily drawn Luka away from his thoughts.

He shook his head slightly, as if trying to clear the cobwebs of uncertainty that had formed during his encounter with Loric.

With questioning eyes of why did you do that, he faced Diana and finally answered her question.

"You collapsed, Diana," he explained, his voice having a hint of curiosity. "Maybe it was the stress of everything that has been happening. We should keep an eye on your well-being."

He did not bother mentioning the part where he had a conversation with Loric, a Lycan that is also an Alpha.

"Really, I did?" Diana tried as much as possible to remember how it happened, but to no avail.

"Yes, but it's nothing to worry about. It's in the past now." Luka said and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"Or before you leave, try to see a nurse and explain to her." He added, acting all caring.

"No, that's not necessary, I'm fine." Diana replied to him.

"Okay" Luka continued. "What brought you to this place?" he asked.

"I should be the one to ask you that," Diana raised a brow. "As you can see, this is Mr. Varane's room."

She said pointing at the door behind them.

"So?" Luka asked, his arms folded.

"I came to see if he's fairing well." she replied to him.

"Oh you are the new staff here? For you to come check on your patient." He said jokingly to lighten the atmosphere.

"You are not serious, is that a joke now, Luka." Diana chuckled.

Luka is known for that, he loves to make people around him happy in a way he could.

They were about to leave the passageway back to the library when they met face to face with the same nurse, Nora, who had questioned them during their first visit to the hospital.

Her look was as sharp as her attitude, and she regarded them with a level of scrutiny that made Diana uneasy. She seemed to be the head nurse.

Luka, however, remained composed and gave a polite nod to the nurse as they passed. Diana, since their arrival, did not like the Nurse's aura.

Nora's gaze stayed on them, but she made no further comments or inquiries.

Back in the library, to gather a few belongings that they had left behind.

At the moment Diana stepped her foot inside the library, she couldn't help but be reminded of the kiss they had shared the night before she collapsed or slept off, depending on her view.

She reached her mouth and gently rubbed her lips, as if she was trying to undone what had been done.

Luka noticed the subtle shift in Diana's mood and the slight blush on her cheeks. He had a smile on, knowing the effect their shared moment had on her.

"It is about the kiss last night, isn't it?" Luka asked, with a playful tone.

Diana's blush deepened, and she looked down at the floor for a moment before finally looking up at Luka.

"I… I'm sorry," she stammered, "I don't know what came over me."

Luka's smile increased, and he gently lifted her chin with a finger.

"Diana, there's no need to apologize. It was a beautiful moment I can say, and it felt good." he replied.

With her heart in a state of nervous excitement, Diana took a deep breath, as Luka's touch sent shivers down her spine.

"Thank you," she said, barely a whisper.

"Anytime."

Luka leaned in slightly, and their faces were just inches apart.

But the moment was cut short by the thought of Diana continuing her story.

Luka realized that they are yet to complete her past story, before the incident and there were still some parts of her past that remained shrouded in mystery.

"Tell me," Luka began, "how were you able to acquire the house where you now live?"

They moved lose to where they sat to read and began to pack and are arrange the books.

"It is actually my parents' house. After their death, it was taken away from me. I had no claim to it." Diana's face took on a more solemn expression as she delved into her past again.

"I'm sorry to hear that, Diana." Luka felt sympathy for her.

Diana nodded, as the memories of her parents and their tragic loss still fresh in her mind.

"Thank you, it was a difficult time. But my lawyer, Mr. Varane helped me to acquire it back. And I was finally able to reclaim my childhood home." Diana narrated.

"That is wonderful you know. You have overcome so much." Luka's eyes shone with admiration for her strength and resilience.

"With the support of people like Mr. Varane and now you, it makes it all more possible." Diana gave a small smile, she appreciated Luka's kind words to her.

"Speaking of Mr. Varane, I think it is time we go check if he's awake and fairing better." Luka made a suggestion.

"Yes, we should. I'm tired of staying in this building called hospital." She said and giggled.

Diana and Luka finished what they are doing and they made their way to Mr. Varane's room.

The urgency of the situation weighed on them. With Loric's presence the last night, Luka knew they were walking deeper into a world of mysteries and danger that neither of them could have imagined.

Now, their shared journey was no longer just about their mysterious past but a quest that entwined their fates inextricably, binding them together as they ventured further into the unknown.