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.” I

warning. Good night.”

follows as I place my mug down and look

bed?” I say, sensing Sia watching me intently.

her, smiling gently as a wave of

sense that something is wrong. I need

let’s get you to bed,”

and I leave the room with my children and, for a moment, although I’m

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step up. I can’t keep relying on

still am a single parent… Mom managed it, and I will too. I just need to make sure I

messing 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 a soothing remedy

say after we

sleep with

his hair. He nods vigorously. “Then

Mommy can sleep next to me!”

in the middle!

frowns.

right?” I say gently, as Sia looks