CHAPTER 8

Adrian glanced at her. "Right." He gaze shifted to Emmett. "We will catch up later."

Emmett nodded and waited for them to get on Maddox. Luna tensed up as she glanced at Emmett waving at them with that same smirk on his face. They were different person, she tried to convince herself but it didn't work. Adrian was sitting behind her and she could feel the heat of the his body. He was clutching to the rope connected to the derewolf and it was in front of her.

He turned Maddox around and headed towards the direction of the market. Luna could no longer see Emmett but she was sure that he gaze was still on them. For some reason, she felt better since Adrian's body was covering hers and Emmett couldn't see her.

"Are you alright?" Adrian asked.

"I am fine." She replied almost immediately.

"You look tense."

"It's nothing." There was silence and she spoke again. "I am fine."

She wished Ashford was here, she was going to tell him and find comfort in his hug. Adrian placed his head on her shoulde