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 didn’t.”

his arm and close my

almost told him I love him… but I don’t

soon I

my eyes and realise I’m in bed. Frowning, I jolt upright, only to see

we get into

fell asleep

so peaceful asleep…

we didn’t get any sexy time… but I

means struggling to get up there. Next time I will get him to give me a piggyback

It’s not dawn yet…

instantly wraps his arms around me, and I remain there, content

(Last night)

asks when I return with two mugs of

stepped out for a

plans to leave you alone here?”

since

doesn’t reply, observing me seriously. “Are

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 sweet and caring. I’d say a man of fewer words but, compared to how he was in prison,

say anything back then. Stubborn is what

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

of the heart, but one thing I do understand is that

say, giving him an apologetic smile.