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

to join his side, you are welcome to leave.”

warning. Good night.”

follows as I place my mug down and look at Zion.

head to bed?” I say, sensing Sia watching

her, smiling gently as a wave of guilt rushes

sense that something is wrong.

you to

children and, for a moment, although I’m not alone, I

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can’t keep relying on Valerie either, since she has her own

managed it, and I will too. I just need to make sure I survive this war for them…

and giving them soapy beards. They giggle and laugh and for a few beautiful moments; I forget

I say

Mommy going to sleep with us

to?” I ask, crouching down in front of him and towel–drying his hair. He

next to me!” Sia says.

Mommy has to sleep in the middle! Mommy always sleeps

frowns.

and siblings don’t fight, right?” I say gently, as Sia looks upset and frowns