All Chapters of The Moon Marked Him As Mine: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

[Astoria’s POV]I had always imagined that when my heart breaks, it would be loud, with me being hysterical. I hadn’t imagined it to be draining and some what relieving.That evening, I was exhausted. Work had taken out every ounce of energy from me, and all I wanted was to return home, change into pajamas, and maybe watch something fluffy with Shawn.But as I reached our apartment door, a strange heaviness settled in my chest. It wasn’t the fact that I saw a pair of very familiar pumps on the foyer, or that the lights were on which was unusal because Shawn never kept the lights on.Gloria was sitting on the love seat. She was crying into her hands, her shoulders shaking, while Shawn sat beside her, holding her close.The closeness wasn’t that of a friend supporting another friend, no…it was a familiar gesture, one that shouldn’t be between these two.For a moment, I couldn’t move. The sound of the door clicking shut behind me made both their heads turn. It wasn’t my presence, but tha

[Astoria’s POV]I found myself in a sleek black car, the model was high-end, which spoke enough about The Romeros’ status.The car had been discreetly parked so as not to draw attention to strangers.The warmth of the car was almost overwhelming after the cold night air. A chauffeur had put in my suitcase as if I wasn’t used to lugging my things around.The leather smelled expensive, and the soft hum of the engine felt oddly comforting. I sat there, staring out the window as the city lights blurred past.A few hours ago, I was robbed of my happiness and the only person in my life whom I called mine, but now, I was simply going away with a strange man, a CEO nonetheless, to attend my mother’s shotgun wedding.I would have laughed, but the morbidity of the situation only wanted to make me cry.I wondered if my mother would simply ask me to leave after her wedding was over.“You’re thinking too loudly, Ms. Winters,” Vladimir’s voice cut through my thoughts.I glanced at him to see if he

[Astoria’s POV]Unable to endure the weight of his gaze, I excused myself and made my way upstairs, maintaining composure until I reached my room. Only after closing the door did I allow myself to exhale a shaky breath.What the F was that all about? Why was he looking at me like…like I was some kind of prey.It had been an accidental touch. Skin brushing skin. That was it.Yet the sensation felt electric, and even now the mere thought of the touch made me shiver.I let out another shuddering breath and moved toward the window instead, pushing the curtains aside. The chilly morning air caressed my flushed face.A soft knock came at my door.I stiffened instinctively before forcing myself to relax. “Who is it?”There was no answer. Not wanting to be rude, I opened the door.Viktor stepped inside before I could block his way.My heart skipped a beat before I could remind myself that this man was my step-brother.He closed the door behind him, not slamming it, but firmly.“We have to tal