Marked By The Alpha's Cursed Blue Moon
Chapter 87. Light Of Righteousness

Chapter 87: 87. Light Of Righteousness

Bernard was still gently consoling Cassandra, urging her to stop crying, when her phone suddenly started ringing.

Sniffing back tears, she picked up the call, and to her surprise, she saw her father’s name flashing on the screen.

"Hello, Dad. Good evening," Cassandra said softly as she answered the call.

"I’m at the reception area of the Celtic Hospital. Where are you?" Her father’s deep, familiar voice came through the phone.

Cassandra’s eyes widened in shock, and she instinctively turned to Bernard, her expression filled with surprise.

"My dad is here... at the reception," she whispered to him, quickly wiping her tears as she began walking toward the hospital entrance. Bernard followed closely behind her.

As soon as they reached the reception area, Cassandra spotted her father seated on one of the chairs facing the hallway she had just come from.

The moment Mr. Ramsey saw his daughter approaching, he stood and met her halfway, his expression calm but filled with concern.

"I was informed by your mother that your friend Maria passed out in school. What’s her condition now?" Mr. Ramsey asked, his voice low and serious.

"Dad, she’s in a coma," Cassandra replied, struggling to keep her composure. "We’re just hoping she wakes up. I don’t want to lose Maria." Her voice cracked as fresh tears streamed down her face.

Mr. Ramsey pulled her into a comforting hug. "Calm down, Cassy. Don’t worry," he whispered. "She will pull through this. I believe it will be sooner than you think."

As Cassandra leaned into her father’s chest, Bernard stepped closer and greeted him politely, "Good evening, Mr. Ramsey."

Hearing the unfamiliar voice, Mr. Ramsey adjusted his glasses to get a better look. "Good evening to you," he replied, though his expression was slightly puzzled.

"Oh, sorry, Dad. This is Bernard, and he’s the—" Cassandra began, but Bernard quickly jumped in, cutting her off.

"I’m Bernard Gilbert. Maria currently stays with me and my family," Bernard said calmly, a small, polite smile on his face.

Mr. Ramsey’s eyes narrowed as if something clicked in his memory. "Ah... that name sounds familiar. It’s a pleasure to meet you," he said with a slight nod.

"I’m sorry about Cassandra staying out so late because of this incident," Bernard added, genuinely apologetic.

Mr. Ramsey waved it off with a soft smile. "No need to apologize. I know Cassandra doesn’t usually stay out late. I understand this is an exceptional situation, and I appreciate that you’ve been here with her."

The brief introduction and their light exchange eased the tension a little. Cassandra soon bid Bernard farewell, following her father as they both walked out of the hospital’s reception area.

Bernard stood still, watching them leave until they disappeared from his sight. A heavy sigh escaped his lips as he slowly sank into a nearby chair, leaning back with both hands behind his neck, his face worn with exhaustion.

’There’s still so much I need to accomplish using Maria’s power... her immunity is tied to something I must protect and preserve. I need her to recover quickly,’ Bernard thought, determination hardening his gaze.

He sat there in silence for about ten to fifteen minutes, lost in deep thought. Finally, deciding it was time to leave, he stood up from the chair. Just as he prepared to walk out, his phone rang again.

When he glanced at the screen, he frowned. It was an unknown number. His thumb hovered over the decline button, but curiosity made him answer the call.

"Hello?"

"Alpha, I just wanted to remind you that your days are numbered," a bold, unfamiliar masculine voice said coldly from the other end. "We will come for you when the time is right. Watch your back."

Before Bernard could even respond, the call abruptly ended.

His heart slammed against his chest as he quickly dialed the number back, but the response came almost immediately: The number you are trying to call is switched off.

Bernard’s eyes darted around the hospital premises, his breathing quick and shallow. He felt a sudden unease wash over him.

’Who was that? Who is after me now?’ he thought angrily, his fists clenching by his sides. ’I need to find out who made that call as soon as possible.’

Without wasting any more time, Bernard stormed out of the hospital, his face twisted in frustration and unresolved fear.

***

Meanwhile, somewhere far beyond the physical world, Maria found herself in a strange, unfamiliar place. She looked around in confusion, her breathing unsteady. The place was nothing like anything she’d ever seen or visited before. It was quiet, almost too quiet.

Her heart pounded in her chest, and she stayed still, unsure whether to move or call out.

Suddenly, a man’s voice echoed around her, loud and clear as though it were right next to her.

"Maria, turn to your right and follow me into the light, through the path of righteousness."

Maria spun to her right, and her eyes landed on a man dressed in a plain white garment. His face was completely covered, hidden beneath the folds of his robe.

There was no hesitation in her. The voice had a strange pull, as if she didn’t have the choice to refuse. She simply obeyed and began walking after him.

"Where... where are we going?" she asked, her voice trembling with a mix of fear and curiosity.

"I’m taking you to a place of no return," the man replied, his tone calm but firm. "I need you to see some things—things that will help you decide your own path."

His words sent a chill down Maria’s spine. A place of no return? She wanted to stop walking, but her legs kept moving forward, guided by an unseen force.

Without warning, the man turned to face her, and from beneath his garment, a bright, blinding light burst from his face.

Maria let out a gasp and immediately covered her face with both hands, struggling to stand the intensity of the light. It was the brightest, most powerful light she had ever seen.

"You will walk into this light," the man’s voice echoed with authority. "This light will lead you to all that you need to see."

Maria hesitated for only a moment. Despite her fear, something inside her urged her to move forward.

Slowly, with both hands still shielding her face, she stepped into the light, unsure of what awaited her on the other side...