I Am The Luna

Chapter 0493

ZADE

Dinner isn't too bad, although I had an unexpected person sitting on my left. The Menace himself. He seems to get bored easily and I'm his latest interest. He was adarnant that he had to sit next to me. Although, to everyone's surprise, Sia had also wanted to sit beside me. Of course, the Menace won that round.

Adriana is sitting down at the table beside Atticus's beta's mate. She hadn't wanted to join, but the women, mainly Valerie and Zaia, were adamant she did. And I know she only agreed to avoid causing more of a scene.

We're almost through the main course whilst Atticus's beta tells Hugh about something Shelby did many years ago. An act of bravery, it seems.

Hugh smiles at her as he takes her hand and gives it a squeeze. "Shelby has always been brave," he says.

"It's just a shame we didn't meet for so many years," she replies softly, resting her head against his shoulder. I look away, gazing down at my mate instead, giving them their privacy. But that remark makes me think about life in general.

I always felt that Valerie returned to my life at just the right time... but it also meant we had lost time. But would things have been different or the same if we met earlier? Would we have the understanding that we

have now?

the moment my gaze dips

single

lips. 'Caught you in the act, and here I was thinking you were smooth and slick

her how I fucking want to, and instead grip the back of her

something toppling over and

Valerie is on her feet in a flash, she's by Shelby's side in an

Hugh murmurs as he holds her hand as she continues to

up, but

a lot

the blood trickles through her fingers and instantly lean forward, blocking the Menace's view of what's happening. Atticus

silent as Linette

irregular, she needs to rest," Valerie says

her to bed." He's about to lift his

"May I, son?"

gives Hugh a smile. Although he's trying to act normal, I can tell he's

a little tired. Linette, dear, would you be a darling and bring Hugh some