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.”

a brow. “I

him softly before I settle into the crook of his arm and close my eyes, inhaling his scent. I

I don’t know

I will…

Frowning, I jolt upright, only to see Zade asleep beside

did we get into bed?

I fell asleep on

so peaceful asleep…

didn’t get any sexy time… but I wouldn’t change last night

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

glance out the window. It’s not

he stirs, and I snuggle into his side. He instantly wraps his

(Last night)

asks when I return

just stepped out for a

to leave you alone here?”

wouldn’t usually, but I’m assuming since you’re

seriously. “Are you happy? Truly?”

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 he did then.” I smile slightly.

back then. Stubborn is what I’d say.”

he didn’t, but he was just another piece for the goddess to use. He didn’t choose his birthright.” I sigh, clutching

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

giving him an apologetic smile.