Chapter 33 Get 5 > Menu Luna's question caught me completely off guard. "Handsome Uncle?" I asked, completely bewildered. "Yeah, that uncle we met at the airport," she replied.
I could see the bright smile and excitement on Luna's face, and my heart ached inside my chest.
She was talking about her father! Taking a deep breath, I said, "Luna, sweetie, let's not talk about that man anymore, okay?"
"Why, Mom?"
"Baby, he's just a stranger. Remember what I told you that day? By the way, Mommy needs to visit someone who's very sick."
She lowered her head and let out a deep sigh, but eventually nodded like the good girl she was.
I watched her intently. Why did she keep bringing up Kane in everyday conversation? How could one brief meeting leave such an impression? Was it because, deep down, she sensed he was her father?
I noticed Luna had started drawing again. Running my fingers through her hair, I asked, "What are you drawing, sweetie?"
She turned to me and proudly showed her artwork.
My hand trembled as I reached for the paper. The drawing showed a simple sketch of a man and woman, with two children holding their hands.
My eyes went straight to the title she'd written.
"Mom, Dad, me, and Leo. My family," I read quietly.
"It was our homework. The teacher asked everyone to draw their family," Luna explained.
Looking at her innocent face, I placed the paper on the bed and pulled her into a hug.
I fought back tears that threatened to spill. How could I ever give my children their father? Every time. they asked about him, I always dodged the question.
But seeing that drawing broke my heart. The realization of how much they yearned for a father figure cut deep into my soul.
I couldn't tell them the truth about their father. The fear that Kane might take them away from me if he discovered their existence was overwhelming. I couldn't bear even thinking about losing them. "Mom?"
Leo's voice came from behind. I broke away from Luna and turned to find my son standing in the doorway.
"Come here, sweetheart."
Leo rushed over, and I wrapped him in a hug. "Where have you been?"
"With Uncle Edmund."
I pulled back slightly and cupped his face in my hands.
"I need to go somewhere today. Take good care of yourself and Luna. I'll be back soon, okay?"
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Menu I hugged my family and children goodbye, then got into the car. I was confident I'd be back in two days.
As the cool breeze swept through the window, I leaned back in my seat and closed my eyes. The driver pulled away, heading toward the Nightfall Pack.