I Am The Luna

Chapter 0397

VALERIE.

“Oh yeah, before I forget, here.”

I look up as Zade holds out a wad of cash that he’s just taken out of his pocket.

“What’s this?” I ask hesitantly as a soft wind blows and I brush my hair back, only for him to reach up with the arm that is around me and brush it back for me. “Thanks, my sexy Stallion.”

“It’s the deposit you put down for the apartment,” he says.

I frown, I’m sure the deposit was non–refundable if we cancelled.

“He gave you that back?” I ask, confused.

He shrugs. “The situation was complicated, but all that matters is that you got it back.” He leans over, slipping the money into my bag. “What else do you have in there?”

I smile sheepishly. “I did get a little shawl for if I get cold…” I admit, before tilting

my head up. “But I forgot I had your snuggly arms waiting for me.

He hides a small smirk. “Exactly.”

“Thanks for getting the deposit back. I just hope you didn’t threaten him.”

cocks a brow. “I didn’t.”

I smile, kissing him softly before I settle into the crook of his

I don’t know why I stopped…

soon I will…

in bed. Frowning, I

get into

fell asleep

looks so peaceful asleep…

didn’t get any sexy time… but I

softly. I’want more of those, even if it means struggling to get up there. Next time I will get him to give

It’s not dawn yet… but

smile on my face, as he stirs, and I snuggle into his side. He instantly wraps his arms around me, and I remain there, content and happy, sleepily remembering the conversation between Atticus and

(Last night)

has he gone?” Atticus asks when I return with two mugs of

out for a

plans to leave you alone here?”

since you’re here

me seriously. “Are you

him, I tuck my leg up to face him, knowing this is a conversation we both need to have. ” Really, he’s… this might sound unbelievable, but he’s sweet and caring. I’d say a man of fewer words but, compared to how he was in prison, I’m grateful he speaks far more than

back then. Stubborn is

goddess to use. He didn’t choose his birthright.” I sigh, clutching my mug, welcoming the heat from it.

one who can speak of matters of the heart, but one thing I do understand is that we

say, giving him an apologetic smile.