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."

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

how that felt. Nothing compares to the pain of losing one's loved one to

leave?" Hazel

out of the pack this instance but 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 help us out?" Inara's words were meant to help

mentioned Tristan. "You mean the same man I've been trying to reach but to no avail? The same man I

Tristan for the

I hated the feeling that

assumptions." Inara

my side in this case. Why was she always so defensive when it came

being logical. Your mind is clouded by emotions

answered the damn calls. I'm going home to him

was unbelievable... Or

her taking his

your side-" Inara began to defend herself but I was too

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

Does it have anything to do with Alpha Raiden? Are you falling for him or

hesitation, cursing even though my kids could be within earshot. "I'm

Alpha Tristan?" Hazel asked, coming off a bit more inquisitive

frowned as I tried to make

get back home. I'm currently mad at him because he ghosted me but rest assured that we're going home." I

guess I should start

ignoring the small