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.”

because if you’ve somehow made her forget that you were the one who killed-”

– they killed

telling me that, or trying to make yourself feel better?” Atticus asks softly, his eyes burning into mine.

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

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my mind now.

I believe, but the truth. I’m not justifying what he did. There was a battle, and there were casualties. Jai did what he knew best. He protected Alpha Hugh. He died a hero,

I glance at Zade for a second before looking back at Atticus. “But I need you

when he looks back into my eyes, there’s a sadness in

brother, and I will always need you, Atticus,” I say, standing up and walking around the table. I hug him from behind, resting my cheek against his. ‘Really.

a hand on my arm, giving it a gentle squeeze. ‘But him?‘ he asks. ‘Did

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, but he does. He truly does and I think I’m already in love

my heart is thudding at what I’ve

Zade, my heart racing, and I suddenly

love about him.‘ Atticus states, bringing

reverie.

for real? Zade is the sexiest man

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

make your decisions and you have always had your head screwed on right. It’s going to be