Page 95 of True Luna: The Unknown Magic

“But it won’t be as effective,” I said, making Alexander nod.

He took a sip of his beer and glanced at Mason.

I looked at him. His eyebrows were furrowed and he was staring at the table.

“I would never hurt her,” I said quietly, making both Mason and Alexander look at me.

I needed to tell them that. I needed them to know that she meant everything to me. I knew that neither Mason nor Alexander found their mates yet, but they would understand once they did.

She was everything to me. From the moment I saw her, I knew that I had to protect her no matter what. She became a part of my heart and soul instantly. She twisted my whole world around and became the center of it. I couldn't hurt her because it would be like tearing my chest apart and ripping my heart out.

I was in love with her from the moment I saw her. I knew it was because of the mate bond, but I also knew that the mate bond wouldn't have anything to do with it soon. I was falling in love with her and I wouldn't even need the mate bond to make me want her. She was beautiful. She was brave, kind, and loving. She was all I ever wanted.

Mason’s jaw twitched. He looked at the bottle in his hands.

“Our parents raised us to cherish our family and our mates,” Alexander said. “They always told us that family is the most important thing. Once you become Sophia’s family, she will give you her endless trust. Don’t break it.”

I gulped and nodded.

“I would never do that,” I said. “I know it’s hard to believe, but I already love her so fucking much and it isn’t just because of the mate bond. She is amazing and I am lucky to have her.”

“She is,” Alexander said as a small smile spread across his face.

“I wonder what the Goddess was thinking when she bonded you to Soph,” Mason mumbled, making me narrow my eyes at him.

Alexander jammed his elbow into Mason’s ribs, making Mason look up at me.

“I didn’t mean anything bad,” Mason said, his eyes widening. “You are a cool dude, I like you. But, it is messed up when you think about it. Your dad and her mom almost ended up together. Your dad hurt her family. It’s just messed up, that’s all I’m saying.”

I tightened my jaw. He wasn’t wrong, though. It was weird.

“Look, I know that my dad screwed up big time,” I sighed as I took another sip of my beer. “He made mistakes, but he was a victim of the curse. He has changed since then. He is an amazing Alpha and a wonderful father.”

“Did he ever talk about revenge?” Alexander asked and I shook my head immediately.

“No,” I said. “Never. He knows that he screwed up. He knows that he should be thankful that your parents decided to let him go. He doesn’t want revenge. He never wanted it.”

Alexander glanced at Mason.

“We just want Sophia safe,” Mason mumbled as he took a small sip of his beer.

“My father isn’t a threat to her,” I said. “He would never hurt her.”

Mason looked up at me. I saw his jaw twitch. He gave me a small nod, making me smile at him.

It hurt to know how they felt about my father, but I understood why. My dad did screw up.

“So, do you have any siblings?” Alexander asked.

I was thankful he changed the subject. I understood their anger toward my father, but it didn’t mean that it didn’t hurt me.

“I do,” I said, smiling. “I have a brother. His name is Harry and he is annoying as fuck.”

“Oh, tell me about it,” Mason sighed, rolling his eyes and looking at Alexander. “You have no idea how lucky you are to have a sister.”

Alexander scoffed and shook his head. “You think that Fia isn’t annoying?”

I chuckled. She could never annoy me.

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