The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 163

Diana’s pov

I stood there, stunned.

Memories flooded back like a tidal wave.

I recalled how Avia had previously claimed my pearl necklace belonged to her mother, prompting

Nathan to spend oiuions on IL

Now, almost the same thing is happening again.

I gritted my teeth, my eyes filled with anger.

“Is this your standard trick? First, the pearl necklace was your mother’s, now the dagger is your father’s?”

H

Avia seemned to remember the past events, her gaze shifting uneasily as she stuttered, “I… I made a mistake with the necklace before, but I’m sure this dagger belonged to my father.”

She then gently tugged at Nathan’s sleeve.

“Nachan, both my parents are dead. I finally found my father’s dagger. I can’t let anyone take it from

1. me.

Steal?

Avia’s audacity almost made me laugh out loud.

She had clearly stolen my dagger, yet now she was accusing me of stealing from her.

Anger surged within me.

I didn’t bother to say anything more, reaching out to reclaim the dagger.

Since she accused me of stealing, let’s make it real.

Avia cowered behind Nathan in fear.

Nathan, help me! Diana’s going to kill me!”

“That’s enough, Diana!” Nathan snapped, shielding Avia with his arm, “Are you really going to hurt Avia in front of me?”

Due to Nathan’s interference, I missed my chance.

I looked at Nathan and the half–hidden Avia behind him, and smirked coldly.

doesn’t return my belongings, I wouldn’t mind breaking her neck right in front of

gaze piercing, “Didn’t you hear Avia say that it’s her

just like before, Nathan

no longer felt heartbroken or disappointed.

that gradually, Nathan could no longer provoke any emotions in me except disgust and anger. I took a deep breath, calming down.

to her father, then let her provide evidence.”

“Evidence?”

sheath, and there’s no blacksmith’s name engraved inside. Avia should have seen it and remembered the name, right?” I

to

pulled out the dagger yet.

“You know, Nathan, it’s been too long. I did see the name

help but laugh out loud.

me, her eyes

are you laughing at?” she demanded.

for a few seconds, then said slowly, “you’re lying

unable to speak, only

turned grim.

his lips,

time, I reached out and said to him, “Now,

two seconds, then suddenly asked, “Is this

of your business,” I replied coldly, puzzled by his sudden

on this dagger. Did he give it to you?”

Nathan. “What are you trying to

eyes grew darker, his voice colder, “It’s normal for Avia to not remember whether there was a name engraved on the sheath. This doesn’t prove

“Nathan!”

his tone firm, “I’ll take this

belong to Avia’s father, I’ll have it returned to you. For now, I’m

put on a bright smile, no

in Nathan’s arms, smugly raising her eyebrows at me.

and began to leave.

and snatch back the dagger.

muscular guards rushed in from

Nathan say calmly, “Stop Miss Reist, don’t let

“Yes!”

actually lay a hand on me.

“stopping” was just that, stopping.

wasted a lot of my

and stepped out of the

I could see was a blurry black

him to

before I could dial, a

was from

I can destroy the dagger anytime. I can tell

you want?” I