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

his side, you are welcome to leave.” I say coldly. “Take this as my final

warning. Good night.”

place my mug down and

I say,

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

is wrong. I

let’s get you to bed,” I

and I leave the room with my children and, for a moment, although I’m not alone,

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to step up. I can’t

it, and I will

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

Let’s grab our pyjamas!” I say after we have brushed our teeth.

Mommy going to sleep with us

towel–drying his hair. He

next

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

frowns.

and siblings don’t fight, right?” I say