I Am The Luna

Chapter 0440

“Do you have an issue with my pack members that are under this roof? If us being here makes you uncomfortable, we can go elsewhere.” I say quietly, watching Atticus intently. He tenses, his heartbeat quickening for a second before it returns to normal.

Quickly, but not quick enough… That was enough to tell me I’m onto something though.

“I have no issue with them,” he says quietly as Sebastian looks up, observing us intently.1

“Really? Your attitude says otherwise and don’t lie to me Payne… I know how to read

people,” I say quietly.

Atticus frowns slightly. “It’s really nothing and I do apologise if it came off like that… you, Valerie and your pack members are welcome here and will be treated with the utmost importance,” he answers quietly.

“Mm. Were you in Adriana’s room last night?” I ask, ignoring Sebastian’s intense

gaze.

but the slight change in his heart

Defensive.

and even he’s watching

Why were you there?”

“I wasn’t.”

Lie again.

walk over to him, shoving my hands into my pockets, keeping my gaze locked with his. ” Hm. Sure. But let me give you a warning. This might be your house, but don’t overstep your boundaries… Adriana is under my care,

blazing. “Don’t threaten me in my own

eyebrow, “Why would you feel threatened unless there’s something to

who can get under your skin. As much as this is enjoyable, Zaia’s had an exhausting day, and I don’t need her to have to deal with even more crap from both of you. So quit it,” he growls, smart enough only to push Atticus and not

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eyes that are filled with hostility now. I stare back, holding his gaze with my own cold one. Neither of us blinks, and

with such confidence when you killed my best friend?” he asks

was younger than I was, but ever since he was put into the same training as me, I had been like a brother to him, the one I considered

I

are a killing machine, not sure what I can say about you now.