I Am The Luna

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Chapter 0016

“Seb I’m so scared. Please stay with me tonight,” she begs, tears splashing down her

face.

I frown, glancing out at the night sky through the small window that stands open.

“Annalise-” D

“Seb… Why don’t you call me Anna anymore?” She whispers when I slowly untangle her arms from around my neck.

“Times have changed, Annalise… Maybe you should try getting some rest? I know the place isn’t as pleasant as the mansion, but right now, Dad and Mom are both angry at me. We need to tread carefully.”

I turn away, scanning the modest–sized flat when she wraps her arms around me from behind, her tears having suddenly stopped.

“I want you, Sebastian… It’s been over four months since your divorce, yet you have not come to me,” she whispers, slipping her hand under my shirt and stroking my

abs. 3

I grip her wrist, stopping her in her tracks as I untangle her from me and turn to face

her.

“I may love you, Annalise, however, my soul was bound to hers… it needs time to recover,” I explain quietly. 2

Saying I love her leaves a bitter taste in my mouth, but I have no other option. 15

We shifters can transform into werewolves under a full moon, however not every werewolf can. Some will simply get their fangs, or claws. Not many can handle a full shift or even want to. It’s painful, but after the first few times, you get used to it.

However, aside from that, we are faster and stronger than the average human, with a

heightened sense of smell and hearing.

Then there’s the mate bond, something that pulls us towards our soul mates. Therè

is a powerful connection, one that makes you yearn for their company and presence

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constantly.

Just the way I used to look forward to seeing Zaia… After a long day at work, coming

home to her… she’d always make me a hot drink, and even when I was too tired to novelbin

make conversation, she would understand. She’d sit quietly, snuggling into me, or massaging my temples or shoulders.

I miss her.

The crushing pain in my chest returns with vengeance, and I turn away.

*Seb! Are you really leaving?” She gasps as she grabs me from the back of Please don’t.”

my shirt.‘

”

I have things to handle Annalise,” I mutter, shrugging her off as I head to the door.” You’re clearly fine… get some rest.”

I don’t wait for an answer as I step out into the darkness and get back into my car.

My phone that I left in the car shows several missed calls from Jai, as well as several texts from him. I’m in no mood to talk to anyone and so I look at the texts.

JAI: Your father has stopped the funding on the apartment block project you were working on. Not only that but he’s put a stop to the youth training facility. Do something man, because if we stop that work now, we are going to lose millions of dollars.

I stare at the message, my heart thundering as blistering rage flares through me like a volcano rumbling, ready to burst.

How dare he!

I know why he’s doing this. He’s trying to force me back under his control.

My phone beeps again and I glance down at the next message. A message that makes my blood boil and any self–control I have left vanishes.

DAD: I’m certain you got the news by now. I am putting a stop to all the projects you are working on. You may be the CEO of Aran King Enterprises, but I am still the Founder and Owner. Remember your place, Sebastian. Without me, you are nothing.

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