Chasing His Betrayed Luna novel Chapter 94

AURELIA

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Hazel gave me a stiff smile as she stepped out of the bathroom. I smiled at her, feeling guilty because a part of me assumed she couldn’t wait to return home.

I should have given her a specific date, instead of making her wonder when exactly “in a few days” meant. I couldn't deny the truth that my desire to find answers was clouding my sense of decision.

Hopefully, I’ll get more answers from Iris tonight.

“Let’s move.” Katie sing-song, performing a little dance to show her excitement.

I chuckled at my daughter’s happiness and quickly glanced at Kyle, ruffling his hair as I asked, “Are you okay with walking or do you want Mama to carry you in her strong arms?”

“I’m fine, Mama. I can walk and my only issue is my stomach.” Kyle responded, rubbing his belly as we all strolled towards the front door.

My brows furrowed, “What’s wrong with your belly? Is it aching?”

“No, Mama.” Kyle laughed. “It’s grumbling. I’m so so hungry and my tummy wants some delicious food.”

I laughed at his silliness. “It’s a good thing we were invited to dinner, baby.”

The rest of the walk to Raiden’s mansion was used to chat and I’d be lying if I said my heart wasn’t beating faster with every step I took towards his home. I hated it there and I promised myself that this would be the last time I’d be stepping into that house.

“Welcome…” We were ushered into the mansion by a servant and she led us to the dining area.

It was hard not to think about the days I used to prepare meals for Raiden, leave them on the dining table, and take myself away from the space before he returned home. Back then he didn’t want to see me or have me in the same space except that room–

I sucked in a sharp breath, wondering what that room had become after I left the pack.

Not like it mattered.

Fortunately, Iris and Raiden walked into the dining area, hand in hand, and interrupted my thoughts before I could lose myself in its interwoven maze.

“It’s good to have you all here.” Iris cooed, giving everyone, including Hazel, a warm hug before she sat beside me. Raiden simply nodded my way and kissed the twins before walking to the head of the table and taking his place.

“Thank you for inviting us to dinner,” I said to Iris and she waved, telling me it was her pleasure.

After a few minutes of chatting, Raiden called the kitchen servants in and three of them entered with massive trays in their hands, Nina right behind them. Sensing my gaze on her, Nina looked at me, and to my surprise, she smiled at me.

A genuine smile that had me questioning her sanity.

“You saved her daughter from Larisa’s lair.” Inara reminded me and I finally understood the glints of appreciation in Nina’s eyes.

Inara and I were still not on good terms since the argument that occurred between us earlier but I was no longer mad at her. I have considered the fact that she could be right. My mind was clouded and I wasn’t thinking from a logical perspective.

“Starting without me?” Andrew's voice resonated, hitting my eardrums as he entered the dining room with a huge smile on his face.