I Am The Luna

Chapter 0513

(FLASHBACK)

I look up when she appears, her eyes hard. "What is it?"

"I had a request," I say quietly. It's the following day after Mom's wedding and last night her remark about wishing she could see my children made me come up with a sudden idea.

Sure, it's not perfect, but it would bring Mom great joy.

"Get a move on with it." Adriana crosses her arms.

I look across at Adriana and sigh heavily. "I know that we aren't a couple and that you have rejected me, and that we are not together, and I'm not asking for a commitment. But I want to ask if you have it in you, could I introduce you to Mom? She always dreamed of me settling down and having kids and although her time is near... I think it would bring het some joy to know I have a fated mate. If that is something you are ok with?" I ask hesitantly.

She looks at me in disbelief before she scoffs scornfully. "You are pathetic Payne. But because she's a lovely woman, sure. But remember, this is not for you."

do that now before you

she owes me nothing I'm truly grateful

hate me, but can you at least downplay that in front of her?"

in reply. "Fuck you,

really

arms. I try not to check her out as she leans against the wall, allowing me to

and smile at her, where she's propped up against her pillows. "Hey, how did you sleep?" I ask gently, taking her hand tenderly as I

She smiles. Hugh has been a great support for her. Even though I know this is extremely hard for him

gaze flicks back to me, almost as if she's piecing the puzzle

Mom, this is Adriana. She- she's my fated mate." I say quietly, but even as the words leave me, I

like I did nothing

my! I did think there was something going on. I saw the looks between the two of you." "Mom, that's not true."

She

"I'm not."