I Am The Luna

Chapter 0392

“Ok… let’s eat,” I say, hoping the food distracts them from the intense eye lock between them.

“So now the car crash makes sense. What exactly are you involved in that is putting Valerie in danger?” Atticus growls just as I plate the grilled chicken.

“Atticus…” I say, feeling a sting at his words, pausing from what I’m doing and looking over at him. “Please.”

“Let him say what he needs to. Once it’s out of his system, he might be ready to actually fucking listen and then feel like an idiot.” Zade says quietly, his hand now cupping the back of my head as his fingers tangle in my hair, and he turns my head to face him just as I eat a bit of chicken.

I think Atticus growls, but I’m not sure… distracted by the man looking at me. My heart skips a beat, far too enraptured by Zade, and it’s crazy how just being in his presence messes with my mind. He doesn’t say anything, simply staring into. my eyes intensely for a few moments.

My throat feels dry and I swallow, wanting him to kiss me, but instead, he simply massages the back of my head with his fingers for a second before he lets go of

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It takes me a moment to focus on what we were talking about. Whatever Zade just pulled there has left me feeling hot and bothered. I shake my head, fanning my face. “This chicken is hot.”

“I’m sure it is,” Zade says, pouring me some water and placing the glass in front

of me.

“Thanks.”

say what I need to because if you’ve somehow made her forget that you were the one who

what he’s about to say. “We were in battle, we killed them – they killed us… two

or trying to make yourself feel better?” Atticus asks softly,

a few weeks ago, I would have doubted it and the thought would

+10 BONUS

my mind now.

battle, and there were casualties. Jai did what he

Atticus. “But I need you to trust me. I’m happier than I have been

and when he looks back into my eyes, there’s a sadness in them. ” I wish I could have done more for you,”

Atticus,” I say, standing up and walking around the table. I hug him from behind, resting my cheek against his. ‘Really. I mean it, you have been my support when I’ve been at

it a gentle squeeze. ‘But him?‘ he

need to talk to you about, but yes, he has done nothing but protect me, even when I’ve only hurt him. He might act like he doesn’t have a caring bone in his body,

at Zade and even my heart is thudding at what I’ve just said, but… I think I do…

Zade, my heart racing, and I suddenly feel a

don’t see what you love about

reverie.

for real? Zade is the sexiest man I’ve seen, and

out for me, and he cares for me.‘ I say. Atticus looks up at me and I smile warmly

try to be mindful. You’re old enough to make your decisions and you