Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

92. A Private Dinner

AURELIA

Despite being back in the apartment, I still didn't feel at peace. Yes, I was happy to have my son with me, hale and healthy. It gladdens my heart to see Kyle and Katie playing together again.

I was happy my daughter didn't have to worry and my son didn't have to deal with trauma.

But a lot doesn't seem right.

There was a void in the depth of my soul.

"Are you yearning to kill Larisa?" Inara asked, trying to understand the void in our soul.

She could feel it as well.

"I do but that's not all. I have tons of questions, Inara." I responded, confusion oozing off my pores.

Fortunately, Hazel entered the bedroom, saving me from myself as she uttered, "So when do we start packing?"

"Packing?" I asked, blinking my confusion away.

"Packing to go home, Aurelia. We have to return, right?" Hazel clarified.

I nodded quickly, "Yes, of course. We are going home. Jessica needs to be buried properly and in her homeland."

Jessica stirred buried emotions in both Hazel and me. I didn't miss how her eyes fell in an attempt to hide her sadness from me. Kyle and Katie have been asking about Jessica and I couldn't bring myself to tell

After all, I knew too well how that

we leave?" Hazel muttered, her voice

I wasn't certain Kyle was fit to travel that far, and selfishly, I still wanted to hear more of Iris's tale. If only I could get my hands on the journal she mentioned two days ago. "Don't let that keep you here. You can get answers from Tristan. He'll willingly and happily

the same man I've been trying to reach but to no avail? The same man I called for help about five days ago and still haven't heard a word from? He fucking

at Tristan for the first

and I hated the

must have a valid reason, Relia. Don't make assumptions." Inara defended Tristan in a way that

in this case. Why was she always so defensive

not always defensive, Relia. I'm just being logical. Your mind is

could have picked up his cell phone and answered the damn calls. I'm going home to him but I'm angry and

unbelievable... Or perhaps I

of her taking his side when she

Inara began to defend herself but I was too angry

us, keeping her out of my head. With Inara's voice gone, I finally noticed Hazel who was sitting quietly and expectantly in front of me.

"I understand. Does it have anything to do with Alpha Raiden? Are you falling for

without hesitation, cursing even though my kids could be within earshot. "I'm not falling

asked, coming off a bit more inquisitive

I tried to make sense

man I'd be marrying when we get back home. I'm currently mad at him because he ghosted me but rest assured that we're going home." I answered, hoping

"I guess

answered, ignoring the small twitch