Alice
"I have one more condition," I said, finally feeling a tiny bit bolder.
He sighed again. "What is that?"
I sucked in a breath, "I want to spend Christmas and New year with my family. I have been doing so every year. Therefore, I am here."
I should have stayed in London, I thought.
"Hmm, is it important for you?"
"Yes, very significant," I said eagerly.
"As a Luna, your presence will be needed at the celebrations back in my place."
My face fell.
"But I will make sure that you spend time with your family as well."
"Thank you," I started breathing again.
He bent down again and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, "you don't need to thank me, I just want you to be happy. I want to take care of all your needs"
'As if I can't take care of mine,' I thought.
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