“You came down to eat?!” I repeated, narrowing my eyes as a mix of exasperation and amusement crept into my tone.
Luna’s nervous laugh turned sheepish as she twiddled her fingers.
“Well, I was craving something sweet, and the ice cream was calling my name. But… I kind of lost my appetite after, you know...” Her voice trailed off, and her gaze shifted to the floor.
I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “Luna, it’s the middle of the night. You need to be resting, not stressing yourself over this.”
“I couldn’t sleep,” she admitted quietly, her voice trembling slightly. “I thought maybe ice cream and cookies would help distract me.”
I walked closer and knelt before her again, taking her trembling hands in mine. “I understand, Luna. I do. But you can’t keep doing this to yourself. You
