I Am The Luna

Chapter 48

Chapter 48 A Troubling Thought

ZAIA. My shoulder is aching, and my entire body feels like I have been run over, but seeing him sitting there makes me forget it all. I know I’m not ready to take him back, even if I want him…

I need time. My heart still hurts, but at the same time, I’m terrified, terrified that something could happen to any of us at any time. “Blue eyes…” He says, frowning deeply. “Who has eyes like mine?”

I look at him, frowning slightly. “I don’t know… your eyes are pretty sharp. The kind of eyes you don’t miss…” I muse, slowly leaning back against my pillows.

“That’s a clue, and I’ll work on it.” He says, looking down for a moment, pondering over what I’ve just said before he looks up at me.”

Maybe… maybe it was better if I stayed away from you. You weren’t harmed until I came back into the picture… that was a wrong decision made on my part. I’m sorry.”

I look up at him, thinking of life without him in the picture. I enjoyed his presence… even if it hurts at times…

I was just getting used to him again. Not that I’ll admit that. “No, we need to do this together. I mean, whoever is behind this is adamant about splitting us. Surely there’s a reason for that.” I try to reason.

I wonder if I’m saying a

He growls. Why is that low, deep, guttural sound such a turn-on? “You must be dreaming.” I roll my eyes as I suck in a breath, resting back against the pillows. I bite my

bed positioning, his scent invading my senses. I glance up at him. From this angle, I can see his chiselled jaw and

at me, his gaze dipping to my lips before he swallows, making my stomach. flutter. He places his hands on either side of me on the bed and leans closer.

I’m probably dreaming from the moment you said you want to be ravished by me,” he whispers. My heart thunders as he leans

I place my good hand on my chest, but it’s a mistake because all I can think of is how his chest feels

always do smell absolutely divine…” My core clenches and a part of me

must have hit my head hard. He suddenly moves back, and it takes me a second to realise the door is opening

not going

necessary. I don’t trust you fully yet.” “I can assure you, I won’t

to be a rocket scientist to know he’s blaming himself for

well, I will handle Harrison, Zaia. And once you are discharged, we will fly home. I know my properties here are safe, but I’m not sure how sufficient they are…” he’s

you should leave… for

a small nod. “Then I’ll watch them, and you should stay with Zaia.” He says to

He says firmly. “They are my children too, and even though I may not have a part in their lives, I want

be here… I get that, then at least let me try to protect my children.”

curtly. “Fine.” He says, “Then I’ll take my leave.” He looks

glances at Dad. “Make sure the security around this place is tight, and anyone coming in this room,

door and leaves. The door shuts behind

I don’t plan to keep you here. Everyone, including my men, will think you are here, but it’s

anything. “I see,” I respond quietly. “You still have feelings for him,” Dad states, making

not a question. His face is unreadable and I look down. “It would be a lie to say I don’t, but he has hurt me and that

were fated,” I reply softly. It

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