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."

it alright to do that now before you leave? I just don't know how, uh, how

owes me nothing I'm truly grateful she's agreed. I watch

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

scoffs in

eyebrows. She really

as she leans against the wall, allowing me to knock on the door before I open it and step inside. 1 motion Adriana to follow, watching as she takes a deep breath, adjusting her

condition hurts. I approach the 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

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

to me, almost as if

fated mate." I say quietly, but even as the words leave me, I feel ashamed

like I did

did think there was something going on. I saw the looks between the two of you." "Mom, that's

so coy." She says, and

"I'm not."