The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 32

ADESSA.

"The men who took you, did they hurt you?" He asked, and I contemplated whether I should admit my crime, but I didn't want to. Telling someone I killed two people meant I really did it. I was still trying to pretend it was just a nightmare. "No. I was able to get away." I replied before throwing another question to distract him. "So, you and Desiree. Did you get married?"

"What?"

"You said your wife might be hunting you and..."

"I'm sure I said that so he wouldn't wonder why people are looking for you just in case they come here."

"Well, I just want to know." I smiled, pleased that he got distracted, but I knew sooner or later, we would be back on this topic. "Nope. Not married. Not engaged. Divorcee here." He said.

I dropped my gaze away from him, shaking my head and forcing a laugh. "Yeah, right."

Then, my stomach growled.

My head tilted up, and I met Kael's eyes. I smiled, embarrassed, as I placed my hands against my tummy. "I'm sorry."

His eyes flew to the side table where a phone was sitting. "Do you know the number for the reception?"

"Just press 9," I replied.

Kael didn't say more and picked up the phone. He pressed the button connecting to the man downstair and asked him if he could buy us something to eat. The man informed him that there was a fast food place nearby. They agreed, and Kael would pay him for the food and his service when he delivered it up here.

I was sure I heard the man accept the extra job excitedly, knowing he would get paid more.

even sure how I could stand

last time you ate?" He asked after he disconnected

could lie and just move on from this topic, but I was really hungry. So I decided to tell him the truth. "Last night. I ate the last of my food

creased before his eyebrows raised, waiting for me to explain further, so

eyes began to water. "And the groceries I bought just now, I had to drop them because they were making me slow down from

immediately swiped them with my hand. I thought of how I calculated the items I picked

know what I did wrong that everything is falling apart for me. These past few days, these past few weeks, I felt like a mouse trapped in this world, and everywhere I turned, people just wanted to grab me. All I want is

"Adessa..."

and shaved your

"Adessa..."

You didn't even ask me how I was while you were sleeping. You were nice to everyone except me. I was the one with you 24/7, Kael. Not them. Not Desiree.

his back to me and leaned at the window, looking at the

and sat on

myself. It was

but it was getting harder. I had tried to be stronger these past two weeks-stronger than I had been my whole life. I

confused."

long while. The

felt bigger, fuller and more colorful. I wanted to get out of bed, but there was

for his daily medication. It was also why I was not there with him, as I didntlike seeing him prodding needles on Kael.

not a sound coming out

flinch in

had a wedding ring. Then, I was told I was married. Of course, I

around and found him already looking at me. All the words I wanted to say got stuck in my throat, and I ended up

of me cheating on Desiree to marry you filled me with guilt. I could only imagine the pain she went through when I left her for you. And the fact that I couldn't remember you..." "She cheated on

me. It took a while before he asked.