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."

so is it alright to do that now before you leave? I just

we can." She cuts in. I look up at her gratefully, even though she owes me nothing I'm truly grateful she's agreed. I watch her about to say something

me, but can you at least downplay

scoffs in reply. "Fuck

raise my eyebrows. She really

me to knock on the door before I open it and step inside. 1 motion Adriana to follow, watching as she

bed 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

is extremely hard for him too, I'm just glad she has someone she is in love with by her side. "Adriana,

Mom smiles at Adriana, before her gaze flicks back to me, almost as if she's piecing

say quietly, but even as the words leave

for acting like I did

sparkle. "Mate! Oh my! I did think there was something going on. I saw the looks between the two of

She says, and I raise an

"I'm not."