Chapter 13 - Leaving home

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.

Then, to my utter surprise, he kissed me on my cheek. It was not sensual, just a chaste kiss one would give to a friend or someone close. But it was en