The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chatper 127

Chapter 127

Diana’s pov

Nails pierced through the flesh of my palm, warm liquid oozing out.

Yet, I couldn’t sense any pain.

My breath paused briefly,

Then, I asked, “Are you serious?”

Nathan abruptly looked up, seemingly surprised that my initial reaction wasn’t denial but a thoughtful inquiry.

In that moment, a hint of frantic astonishment flashed in his icy, indifferent eyes.

I even thought he regretted the impulsive suggestion.

But words were spoken, and evidently, there was no turning back. Nathan chose silence.

Honestly, just as Nathan couldn’t anticipate my response, I struggled to understand his reaction.

So, even though I hadn’t agreed to Nathan’s absurd proposal, I provocatively said, “No problem, I can go along if you find someone. I’m up for it.”

“Diana!”

Before I could finish, Nathan couldn’t bear it any longer. He sat up straight, his gaze intense, fiery anger as if he wanted to turn me into ashes.

I found it amusing and perplexing. “Didn’t you suggest this? I agreed, so why the urgency now?”

Nathan’s hand, resting on the sofa’s armrest, unconsciously tightened, knuckles paling.

As I observed the indentation and even cracks on the sofa’s surface, I felt a pang of pity. I regretted inviting him to sit.

“Diana, have you no shame?” Nathan seemed to suppress his anger forcefully.

Blinking, I couldn’t fathom why he was so angry.

Frowning, I reiterated, “You proposed this.”

and you just agree?” Nathan almost shouted.

I stood there, unable to comprehend,

trying

disheveled appearance bordered on

the spacious room, an eerie silence settled.

moment, I wished Avia next door would create a disturbance, at least diverting

attention from Nathan.

tired, not a sound

Nathan seemed to regain composure.

create a

have been tired, not

Nathan seemed

still looking away, his

punishment so candidly, it proves the

He was explaining.

suddenly dawned on

angry because I agreed to his ludicrous proposal. He was upset because, in facing the proposal, I didn’t show the expected signs of

pain, he felt

chuckled self–deprecatingly, amused by my unwarranted

for me, not wanting to see me fall so

what do you want?” I asked, feeling a sudden

forced myself to stay alert and said, “Whatever the conditions, as

waste your effort.” Nathan interrupted, smirking

the sofa, seemingly

up the collaboration with William, especially if

these words, Nathan exited my

against the frame, a loud

departure, my heart

I grabbed a handful of

just me, changing Nathan’s

I refused to

collecting information on suppliers of medical equipment and

enough profit, no supplier would defy Nathan and William by providing me with supplies.

Reist, we’d love to cooperate, but

just acquired by Alpha Nathan. You’re too late.”

Nathan not to collaborate with you. You

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