I Am The Luna

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…”

His demeanour changes for a second before he looks away. “Unless, of course, you expected me to recognise you,” I add quietly.

I might just be making a fool of myself, or worse, even offending someone innocent, but it is the only way I can think of to get answers.

By pretending to know more than I do. His eyes glimmer, his smirk faltering as he watches me. “The thing is… Mr King. You confuse me.” I continue.

so, 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

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

a fake laugh as I look across at him innocently. “Extreme? For someone who used

darken. “As much as I’m enjoying this conversation, Zaia… I do take offence when insulted and you are incredibly brave to do so

Our eyes meet and I refuse to back down by looking away first. I pull on every emotion in my body, feeling my eyes burn with power, feeling it ripple around me as I glare at him with my aura like a shield surrounding

he asks, almost challengingly. My next sentence

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

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…

ourselves to one another, let’s 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

to succeed. But you are right about one thing.” I begin. He runs

that be?” he asks, now almost amused. Why is he so confident? “That this world needs to be cleansed of scum. I

enough… don’t anger me because now that you have chosen your side,

that is the end of it. We have as good as won.” I say sharply. He chuckles, “Oh, it doesn’t work that way, not

wanting to hurt me, to hate me, but how could you

got a little carried away.” I clench my fists trying to contain my anger.

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

“Indeed.”

ask sharply. “So, you know about him… intriguing. He’s doing well, ready to unleash retribution on the likes of those who don’t deserve to be called werewolves… but you, Zaia,

chance, and you declined it. Since you have made your decision, I am here to give you a warning,

don’t think he realises I am not so weak. “What warning?” I say. Now that we have a face for the

together we will end his madness. “Stay away from

surprise. Sebastian? Why? I frown deeply. From the

does keeping us apart benefit them? “And why do you want us apart?

the deal. If you refuse… your little Sia, who is already near the end of her life, might just die a little faster… If

truth that maybe she won’t live long, which I have always tried

voice shaking. “The thing is Zaia, you have proven to be disobedient… so I need to keep you in line,” he whispers, now taking hold

heart clenches as I stare at

will kill you!” I scream, shoving him away from me,

is in your court. Stay away from Sebastian and Sia your little dew drop will be fine… In fact, I have the antidote to the poison that was given to her before she was even