Luna of His Heart

in front of my father's desk, sitting down in the worn fabric as my fingers nervously grip the edge so tightly that the wood digs into my pal

tion. "I just want you to know that I had no choice in the matter.

to the bond and shiver in response. It's the kind of chill that comes with uncertai

t is against your will?" I ask,

he desk, the soles of his scuffed shoes making a noise against t

ay to pay them off. I have done everything I know to do, but nothing works. The banks, businesses, and even going t

r mentioned them before that I can remember. Sometimes he talks about money, but most of the time h

debt that he owes and now they

e is a way to turn this around. "How bad, father

catch him slumping his shoulders. "It's bad enough that they are going to take the ho

lan they accepted?" I ask, my voi

o words come out. Instead, his hands ball into fists

tense with curiosity.

when he doesn't

ons, along with the bookshop next door. It is

ment, I know the answer is s

ords barely a whisper. "A man offered t

d so low that I don'

hange f

The guilt reflected in them i

or you," he sa

lurry. I grip the armchair tighter as my knuckles turn white and

ruin us and take everything that is ours," he says as he takes a step forward. His hands outstretched toward me

n Bla

town. He is a billionaire with a reputation as ruthless as he is mysterious. Some said that he is involved in thin

just rumors,

ongue. "You sold your eldest daughter to pay off your debt

you have heard about around town. He said you'd get everything you wanted

come with freedom or did you forget that I like my f

ts in knots. I am sick as it churns. This can't be happening. It

I know I'm awake an

fter a long mom

ha

he expect m

the rest of the emotions within him. "He's expecting y

re just going to hand me over like some kind

se understan

sts at my side and force myself to stand tall. "Don't act like you did this for anyone but your

ng myself to show that I care. My chest heaves as if the weight

ispers. "I don't k

here has to be a way out of this, bu

already won, and my f