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?

my gaze dips to my Little

make up for lost time every single

'Caught

back by the hair and kiss her how I fucking want to, and instead grip the back of her neck and kiss her as I hold back from doing what I want to

of something toppling over and coughing makes

flash, she's by Shelby's side in an

as he holds her hand as she continues to cough.

the other adults are up,

lot of

the Menace's view of what's happening. Atticus grabs a napkin,

silent as

she needs to rest," Valerie says quietly as she checks the older woman's

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

"May I, son?"

Hugh a smile. Although he's

dear, would you be a darling and bring Hugh some food