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…”

before he looks away. “Unless, of course,

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

glimmer, his smirk faltering as he watches me. “The

I say, sitting back and crossing my legs gracefully. “As a businessman,

are. I’m sure you are passionate about getting rid of all those who stand in your way.” “Getting rid of?” He throws his head back, roaring with laughter, a sound that grates on my nerves. “Those

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

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

back down by looking away first. I pull on every emotion in my body, feeling my

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

are here, to see for yourself? Or to attempt to kill me once

up, my heart 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. He stands up, towering over me and advances on me

cut to 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. His threat

are right about one thing.”

be?” he asks, now almost amused. Why is he so confident? “That this world needs to be cleansed of scum. I will do the honours to get rid of you myself.” I

falters, his eyes filling with rage. “It seems my small threats have not been enough… don’t anger me because now that you have chosen your side, I

“Oh, it doesn’t work that way, not

get it… I understand wanting to hurt me, to hate me, but how could you try to kill your cousin’s son?”

in. He chuckles. “Oh, that was not my doing. The boys got a little carried away.” I clench my fists trying to contain my anger.

me sick. There’s a glimmer of surprise on his face before

“Indeed.”

about him… intriguing. He’s doing well, ready to unleash retribution on the likes of those who don’t deserve to be called

defiantly. “Then that is your loss. I gave you yet another chance, and you declined it. Since you have made your decision, I am

I don’t think he realises I am

will tell Sebastian and together we will end his

I frown deeply. From

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

refuse… your little Sia, who is already near the end of her life, might just die a little faster… If you don’t want that, you will stay

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