Chasing His Wolfless Luna Back (Rayna Quinn) novel Chapter 28

Chapter 24: Forward, Not Back–2

“You deserve to be kissed like it’s the end of the world,” Iris squeezed my hand, offering support and comfort. I looked at her, relieved to see neither pity nor sympathy in her eyes -the last things I wanted to see.

“So, besides that, everything was perfect?” she asked.

“Yes, though I did see Sebastian and Aurora. Looks like they were on a date too.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.” I took a sip of my drink, trying to forget how perfect they looked together. Aurora was right. She and Sebastian belonged together. Everyone had believed that back then, and now I was finally starting to understand why.

“Well, I hope he saw how beautiful you are, hope he realizes what he let go,” Iris said.

I smiled. Like I said, Iris was great for my self–esteem. Finally, someone who didn’t constantly talk about how beautiful Aurora was. Finally, someone who didn’t compare me

to my sister or constantly praise her beauty in front of me.

“Is that all? Nothing else interesting happened?” she pressed.

“Nope.” I shook my head.

I’d thought about telling her about Sebastian’s visit, but I held back. It wasn’t that I didn’t

trust her, but sometimes people accidentally let things slip. The last thing I wanted was

for Aurora to find out Sebastian had come to my house and kissed me.

As our food arrived, we continued chatting for a while, the atmosphere light, but I gradually noticed something seemed to be weighing on Iris’s mind.

“Okay, what is it?” I pushed aside my drink and plate.

“Nothing.” She avoided my gaze.

“Spill it, Iris.” I insisted.

I could see her internal struggle. That’s when I knew I definitely wouldn’t like what she

because Aurora was his everything and I was nothing?”

“If he could take back the pain he caused me, maybe I’d forgive him. Until then, we have nothing to discuss.”

I saw tears well up in her eyes, but I ignored them and turned to leave. She called my name, but I didn’t look back.

I flagged down a taxi just as Iris rushed out, but the car was already pulling away. I refused to look at her, fighting back tears that threatened to fall. I wouldn’t be weak anymore, wouldn’t feel sorry for myself. The old me was buried, and now I needed to focus on creating my new life.

Stepping out of the taxi, I breathed a sigh of relief, grateful to be back in my safe haven. But just as I was about to unlock my door, a chill ran down my spine. I felt watched. I turned to scan the street, but everything appeared normal.

I quickly let myself in, but even inside, that unsettling sensation of being watched

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Chapter 24: Forward, Not Back–2

lingered. Even through the walls, I could still feel that dark, hostile gaze on my

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