I Am The Luna

Chapter 0245

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Jai sighs and shakes his head. “Zaia, it’s not that. We were just concerned, Se- The Black Beast he… I don’t know. I feel we need to talk to him-”

“Do not question me. As far as I am concerned, The Black Beast is just another enemy. From this day forward, I expect you all to remember that. He betrayed betrayed me, again… It was my fault to let him in again, but I did, stupidly. But he showed he wasn’t worth it. I have screamed and screamed that we need to be honest with one another, that we needed to stick together, but… he didn’t find it important.”

“Zaia, I know you’re hurting-“I cut Valerie off, my eyes flashing, not wanting annoyance to seep into my voice with the children here.

“No. I don’t want sympathy. I messed up once and I won’t again. Forgive me for not. allowing myself to feel sympathy for him. He will meet the same end as the others. Whatever that may be.” I say, standing up and forcing myself to smile down at Sia,

who is watching me with concern.

“He’s their father,” Jai says quietly, making me pause and I turn back, looking at him.

“And?” I ask challengingly.

“Give him a chance to explain, maybe he had a reason-” Jai begins.

“I said enough! Jai. This is the last time I want this topic brought up. If either of you

are welcome to leave.”

warning. Good night.”

as I place my mug down and look

shall we head to bed?” I say, sensing Sia watching

look down at her, smiling gently as a wave of guilt rushes through me.

shouldn’t sense that something is wrong. I

to bed,”

my children and, for a

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step up. I can’t keep relying on Valerie either, since she has

will too. I just need to

around to distract them, making some bubbles from the soap and giving them soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and for a few beautiful moments; I forget my troubles, the song of laughter like

Let’s grab our pyjamas!” I say after

with

to?” I ask, crouching down in front of him and towel–drying his hair. He nods vigorously. “Then that is exactly what we’ll do,” I promise

next to me!” Sia

sleep in the middle! Mommy always sleeps next to Sia!”

frowns.

You two are siblings and siblings don’t fight, right?” I say gently, as Sia