I Am The Luna

Chapter 77

A Challenge

ZAIA.

“So how old are you, Zaia?” Gerard asks as he sits back, that unnerving smirk on his face getting to me. “I am in my mid-twenties,” I reply cordially.

“A good age. Once you get to my age, you have to take care of yourself a little more,” he chuckles. “It takes a lot longer to recover from tumbles and falls.”

I raise an eyebrow. “Oh? Well, I beg to differ. I think regardless of our age, we all need to take care of ourselves.” I reply. He raises an eyebrow before he nods. “I guess that’s true, we can all be permanently wounded…”

What a strange thing to say….

“So, when did you come to the States?”

I ask. “Not too long ago. “That isn’t very clear, Mr King… Not too long ago could mean a few days, a few weeks or even a few months.” I reply.

He watches me intently before leaning forward, sparing the clock a glance before giving me all his attention. “So… why do I feel like you don’t trust me, Zaia?” Oh? How exactly did he deduce that? Unless, of course, he has something to hide…

“Oh, not at all. I don’t have an opinion of someone I have just met yet. I usually decide an opinion on what I feel depending on one’s actions… and I can’t do that so soon, We have… just met, right? Time will tell, Mr. King.” “I see…”

looks away. “Unless, of course, you expected me to recognise you,” I add

making a fool of myself, or worse, even offending someone innocent, but it is the only way I can think

I do. His eyes glimmer, his smirk faltering as

pray tell.” “You say you don’t watch the news… yet you knew of me becoming CEO.” I say, sitting back and crossing my legs gracefully. “As a businessman, business… other companies and rival entities are of interest

of?” He throws his head back, roaring with laughter, a sound that grates on my nerves. “Those words are

let out a fake laugh as I look across at him innocently. “Extreme? For someone who used the words ‘cleansed ‘, you

eyes darken. “As much as I’m enjoying this conversation, Zaia… I do take offence when insulted and you are incredibly brave to do so to my face… or incredibly stupid.” His voice is extremely

Our eyes meet and I refuse to back down by looking away first. I

what façade might that be?” he asks, almost challengingly. My next sentence might just get me confirmation… This is it. I give

completed the Triquetra… is that why you are here, to see for yourself? Or to attempt to kill me once again. I know who you are, Gerard. Drop the act,

thumping as I look down at him with hatred and scorn. There’s a sliver of fear that ripples through me but I refuse to show him that After all, he is possibly the one who tried to murder Val… tried to kill me… and Sebastian.

the chase. You chose the wrong side. You are foolish to think that you will win…because I will make sure you will not succeed.” His poisonous words are barely above a whisper as he leans closer to me.

are right about one thing.” I begin. He runs

amused. Why is he so confident? “That this world needs

his eyes filling with rage. “It seems my small threats have not been enough… don’t anger me

He chuckles, “Oh, it doesn’t work that way, not at all… The thing is, the battle may be over,

get it… I understand wanting to hurt

was not my doing. The boys got a little carried away.” I clench my fists trying to contain my

makes me sick. There’s a glimmer

“Indeed.”

don’t deserve to be called werewolves… but you, Zaia, are the perfect she- wolf,” he smirks. “You can still change your mind. Join us. What

chance, and you declined it. Since you have made your decision, I am here to give you a warning, Zaia… so listen well. By

prey but I don’t think he realises I am not so weak. “What warning?” I say. Now that we

will tell Sebastian and together we will end his

deeply. From the very

keeping us apart benefit them? “And why do you want us apart? I deserve to

little Sia, who is already near the end of her life, might just die a little faster… If

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