∞ The Tethered Ones ∞
Chapter 40
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• Luna •
When Luna tried to stretch early the next morning, her voice was muffled by Amir's chest. "You have a death grip on me."
His laugh rumbled through her as he loosened his embrace. "This is how we cuddle."
"True, but I need to get moving." She yawned, unable to leave. She was so relaxed that she couldn't feel her toes. "I want my coffee."
"Are you sure you can't wait?"
She nodded, wanting to get some breakfast as well. So another thirty or forty minutes at most wouldn't hurt. "I can, but it's not a good idea."
He smiled and lifted her chin with his finger. “What?” she whispered.
His gaze swept over hers. "I wanted to speak to you about something."
Anxiety was in full bloom. "About what?"
"Monday," he said, and her anxiety intensified. "I know you think you're invincible, but you know you can stay here, right?"
"Amir . . ." She could tell where this conversation was going. "It's not about proving myself or seeking vengeance. It's all about rescuing—"
"Rescuing? "he repeated.
"I'm rescuing innocent people inside that place."
"Is that the truth?"
"Yes. Your family is my family, and even though I don't know Ethan's children, they shouldn't be in there being harmed and experimented on." She squeezed her eyes shut. "That could be Sarah."
"And what if something goes wrong, Moon? This raid should be carried out by myself, Ethan, and possibly one of the other men in the neighborhood."
She laughed. "I see Ethan has rubbed off on you."
“No. Owen and Connor fought with their spouses for good reason." As he rose on one elbow, the bed shifted. "You might end up back in the organization's hands."
Luna peeked at him. "You don't think I'm capable of defending myself?"
He shook his head, and a wavy lock of hair fell over a brow. "I know you can fight, but this will be a huge raid. We don't know what to expect."
"I know, Amir."
"Okay, but can you at least think about staying behind?"
She nodded, which was easier said than done. The last thing she wanted was for him to be concerned about losing her. "You're concerned that I won't survive."
Amir exhaled deeply. "Will you please listen to me?" He continued after she nodded. "I know what you are capable of, and I've seen your abilities. When provoked, you can be pretty frightening."
He has no idea, she joked.
"But . . . if things don't go the way we plan, I don't want you involved." His eyes locked on hers. "I want you to be somewhere safe."
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