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.”

brow. “I

crook of his arm and close my eyes, inhaling

I don’t know why I stopped… I close my

soon I

in bed. Frowning, I jolt upright, only to see Zade

did we get into bed?

asleep on the

looks so peaceful asleep…

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

get up

window. It’s not dawn yet… but

lay back down, a soft 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)

when I return with two mugs of

just stepped out for a

to leave you

but I’m assuming since you’re

observing me seriously. “Are

am,” I answer, and I truly mean it. Sitting down on the sofa opposite 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

didn’t say anything back then. Stubborn is what

use. He didn’t

who can speak of matters of the heart, but one thing I do understand is that we really don’t get to choose who we love.” He sighs, running his

say, giving him an