Page 58 of My Only Luna

This is pretty much the equivalent of a marriage, if you find your mate you’re together for life, and it also symbolises your coming of age.

The door opens and I’m about to tell Indigo that no, I’m not done yet, as we’re planning to squeeze in a movie, but I realise it’s Angela.

“Wow, why are you not ready yet?”

“I am. I’m just putting away the last few items,” I say, raising an eyebrow as I look at her. My brow furrows when I realise her eyes are red. “Whoa… what happened?”

“Girl, nothing. Why do you ask?”

“Your eyes.”

She gives me a smirk. “Oh that, I was just doing a wash regime. They get a little red. I’ll be fine soon.”

I cock a brow. Something about that doesn’t really feel believable at all. She rolls her eyes. “Ok fine, it is the eye serum and stuff I used on my lashes, but I am a little grumpy too. Haru and I had an argument.”

“Haru is always a jerk to you.”

“Siblings.” She pulls a face. I feel for her, Indigo and I argue a lot, but other than her, I don’t think anyone has an issue with him. Yeah, he’s a super grumpy guy, but at times I feel he can be harsh on Angela. Like too harsh.

“He’s an asshole. What was he saying now?”

“Nothing much, I guess I kind of got pissed off quicker than normal.” She plops onto the bed and drops onto her back, staring at the ceiling. “What are you worried about?”

It’s something. I know Angela enough to realise that.

She sighs as she sits up. “I guess… I’m worried about what kind of mate I could get. I mean, what if it’s someone my parents don’t approve of?” she mutters.

I frown. “Why wouldn’t they approve? Besides, who cares what they think?” I say, crossing my arms as I look down at her.

She shakes her head. “I don’t know, I’m just… I just….”

I quirk an eyebrow. What is it that is worrying her?

Tilting my head, I place my hand on her shoulder. “Whoever you’re mated to, he’ll be exactly right for you. Ifyoulike him, that’s all that matters. You don’t need to have anyone’s approval. I mean, I don’t think Dad’s still one hundred percent down with me and Elijah.”

She looks up at me, and for a moment I think she’s about to say something, but then she slaps her thighs and jumps up. “Right, I just came to check on you, babe. Now I am going to go home and make sure I get a nap in before we leave.”

“Hey, you sure? I mean you can stay here, Indy and I are gonna watch a movie. We could leave together from here,” I offer, but she simply shakes her head.

“Na, Mom and Dad want me to have dinner with them before I leave. Probably give me the whole ‘family honour talk’,” she scoffs.

I smirk, “I mean, if you don’t find your mate, there’ll be plenty of guys who won’t have either.” I wink at her.

She chuckles. “True, so I can still have fun. These Mating Balls are just fuck fests really,” she whispers before we both burst out laughing.

“Honestly, you’re not wrong. And our parents just send us to go find a random stranger and hump,” I snicker.

We both double over laughing when there’s a light knock on the open door. We both quickly stand straight, trying to look innocent as Mama stands there with a Tupperware tub in her hand.

“Am I interrupting?” she asks.

“Oh, not at all, Aunty! Me and Scarlett were just laughing at a joke. Sooo, what do you have there!” Angela rushes over to her.

“Oh, I packed some cupcakes and brownies for the journey. Here, you take these. I’ll pack some more for Scarlett and Elijah. I made plenty,” Mama says.

Angela smiles. “Oh no, it’s ok, I feel bad.”

“Not at all! I even asked if you were travelling with them!” Mama smiles at her as she forces the tub into her hand.

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