Chapter 0322 , ZAIA. , Sebastian left for town despite my worry that the weather looks extremely rough, but I’m sure he’ll be fine. He is a big boy. , Big indeed. , A very dirty image flashes through my head of Sebastian naked with his hand around his cock and the wooden platter I’m holding slips from my fingers when I realise what I had just pictured. , Goddess! , My cheeks burn as I kneel down, picking it up as Sia and Zion rush inside, worry clear on their face. , Zion reaches me first as Sia picks up the platter. , “Are you ok Mom?” he asks worriedly, taking my hands and checking for injuries. , “I’m fine. I was just a little clumsy,” I reply sheepishly. , “Oh, that’s not like you Mommy!” Sia tilts her head, observing me with concern. , I blush as I stand up. “I was a little distracted.” , The twins look at one another before nodding slowly. , “Oh… now we get it. Cool.” Zion grins before taking Sia’s hand and both leave the room. I watch them suspiciously. What does that even mean? , I exhale deeply, placing a hand on my chest., No more thinking of Sebastian… I need to get to work on dinner. I initially thought I’d be alone and would have had leftovers, but now I need to make sure I’ do have food for the evening. , There’s not much to work with but I have potatoes and… I open the freezer door smiling when I see the breaded cod fish. , I think we can have fish and chips for dinner. , I get to work, peeling and slicing the potatoes, wondering when Sebastian will get back. Time seems to be passing by slowly and I’m feeling restless as I keep , glancing at the time. , Is Sebastian ok? , 15 BONUS , Should I try to reach out to him via the link? , No, he might think I’m worried. , Sighing, I rinse the potatoes slowly. I had told the chef to have the rest of the holidays off, so it’s just me. I place the washed potato down, picking up two more. , I rinse them off, frowning as I notice the water isn’t draining as fast as it should. Is something stuck in the sink? I place the potatoes down as I prod a barbeque stick down one of the drain holes. , Hmm, the water’s still clogged, what is wrong with it? I place the stick down and open the cabinet beneath the sink, looking at the pipes. , Nothing seems off., Oh well, there’s not much I can do now. Putting the oil on the cooker, I get back to washing the potatoes and slicing them up, wondering once again if he’s alright… , An hour has gone by and the smell of freshly cooked chips and fish fills the kitchen and I’m no longer able to stop myself from mind linking him. , ‘Sebastian? Can you hear me?‘ , ‘Always.‘ , I smile faintly as I sprinkle some salt and pepper over the chips. , ‘Are you alright, when are you getting back?‘ I ask worriedly. Has he even gotten. there? What if the weather was too difficult to travel in? ‘If you aren’t able to get there, just turn around.‘ , “I’m almost home. I have a lot of bags, so that held me up a little.‘ , ‘Oh, perfect.‘ I reply, feeling a weight I didn’t even know lift off my chest. , ‘Were you worried about me?‘ , I’m not expecting that, and I brush my hair back, glad he can’t hear my racing , heart. , There’s a moment’s silence, I guess I surprised him as much as I did myself at my honesty. , “Then I’ll try to get there sooner.” , I don’t reply, my heart fluttering. I look down at the basket of chips, trying to calm my emotions. He still has such a strong effect on me…, IS BONUS , “Is Dad not back?” Xander asks unhappily, tapping my arm. , “Seems not.” Zion sighs as I shake my head in response as Xander pouts. , “I did say moving your flight forward so close to Christmas was a bad idea.” I remind him it was Zion wanting to participate in the ice–skating contest that had been the reason for delaying their leaving. , Zion smiles. “Whatever the Goddess wills, I guess. Maybe this was meant to be.” , “I totally agree.” Sia chimes in. , I smile at them. “That’s true. Well set the table, your father will be here soon, and then we can get-” I stop mid sentence as the kids begin helping themselves to the chips. , “Sorry Mom, they looked good. We’ll take them to the table.” Zion says apologetically. , “It’s quite alright, just set the table first.” , “Ok!” Xander says as he grabs the ketchup bottle. , Sia and Zion take the rest whilst I begin cleaning up, waiting for the last batch to be done when I sense someone approaching. , Sebastian? , e can , I place the cloth down and hurry to the front door, pulling it open before he even knock and find myself face to face with a snow–covered Sebastian., “Goddess, look at you!” I exclaim as he places the large bags down as I look around for something to dust the snow off him with, but see nothing. , If he wasn’t freezing before, he must be now. , “I’m fine.” He reassures as he shakes his hair off. A few flecks of snow fall on me and I step back. “Sorry.” , “It’s ok,” I say as he reaches over, brushing the flecks of snow from my neck. My heart thunders as his thumb brushes across my collarbone, his gaze dipping to my neck. , For a moment, his gaze flickers to my breasts before snapping back to my neck. His hand lingers for a moment. I don’t move, trying to calm my thumping heart. , A faint smile crosses his lips as his eyes meet mine. , “You didn’t move.” , 15 BONUS , “Hmm?” I quickly move back, blushing in embarrassment. , “Don’t…” he murmurs, stepping closer, his hand still on my neck. “I just meant you weren’t repulsed by my touch…” , My eyes widen as his words sink in. , No, I never meant for him to think that ever. , “I’ve never been repulsed by your touch, Sebastian.”, I was just hurt… but it doesn’t hurt anymore. , “Then let me rephrase…” His voice is deep and low, but even then, it’s the only thing I hear as he looks down at me. , But I’m not prepared for his next words, not at all. , He leans closer, his lips almost brushing my ear as he whispers. “If you keep behaving like such a good girl, you are only going to make me want to grab this pretty little throat and kiss you **ing senseless.” , My eyes fly open as his hand wraps around my throat, my blazing orange eyes meeting sharp silver… , 9 Moonlight Muse , Author , Chapter 0323, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.