Chapter 40 - Defying Him

LUNA ASTERBELLE'S POV

Jerome kept his mouth shut for the succeeding minutes after he concluded the story about our past, which I had forgotten by force. "I still don’t understand why my parents hate you that much. There’s no clear explanation, and I guess you’re also confused," I said to break the silence between us. "Though… I’m really curious now…" I placed both of my hands above my thighs that were crossed.

He only raised a brow to imply that I should continue what I wanted to say.

I formed a tiny smile. "Why did you reject me if you actually knew the truth about us being bound by the moon goddess? It’s not like your memories were erased just like mine were."

Jerome slightly bowed his head at the same time that he sighed. "Althea is my mother, as you already heard. That alone hinders me from getting you closer into my arms, since she was the one who gave you the curse," he coldly answered.

"Couldn’t you have fought for our sake?" I asked, my voice almost cracking. I bit my lip to pr