Chapter 308. We Won

~3RD PERSON'S POV~

~Earlier~

“Huh?” Gabriella blinked repeatedly in confusion as she stared into Lunaris's eyes. They both sat in a pool of water in the black, empty void that was Gabriella's mind.

“What’s going on? I thought I died already,” Gabriella asked softly.

“You did—well, not exactly. I put you to sleep for over four months to get some things done in your world. Now that my plot is complete, I'd like you to return and continue living the life you've always wanted,” Lunaris said with a smile.

“Oh, you mean I didn't have to die for you to take my body?” Gabriella asked.

“Yes, Gabriella. If everyone knew that you were still alive, they would not have grown as much as they have now... especially Marie. I had to make everyone believe that your death was necessary for me to come to this world, so that the plot I couldn't finish years ago would finally be completed,” Lunaris responded.

“Oh, I can't believe it's been four months already. Ho