All Chapters of THE STAINED LUNA: An Affair With My Mate's Father: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

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151(pictures)Laura moved around, helping the guests with their coats and guiding them to the front door while penelope stood by with a force polite smile and saying goodnight, all while keeping a close eye on Laura. She also noticed the glances the girl sneaked her way from time to time."Thank you for coming," Penelope said to Mrs. Owen, as she helped her with her coat. She was the closest to her mother and wasn't as judgey as the other women. "It was lovely to have you.""Always a pleasure, dear," Mrs. Owen replied, giving Penelope a warm hug before stepping out into the cool night air.Her mother had gone in for the night, as she was tired because of the cooking and preparations she did for the guests, and it also because of that kind of pride in older women, especially towards their peers. She wasn't going to see them off, they don't see each other off, it was their thing.As the last of the guests left, a few women decided to stay the night. They made themselves comfortable in
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Anastasia turned over in bed for what felt like the millionth time that night. She sighed deeply and groaned into her pillow, the frustration bubbling up inside her. Sleep was elusive, slipping through her fingers like sand. This was the third time that week Victor was sleeping out, and it disturbed her. Every chance she got to leave the house without Catherine’s hawk-like vigilance, she made her way to the Pierce mansion. But Victor always has something to do, spending little time with her before disappearing and returning only by morning. He never explained where he went, always coming up with a another discussion to divert her attention or simply avoiding the conversation altogether. It was becoming more than just disturbing; it was infuriating.Now, at midnight, she lay awake, worry chewing on her insides. She had sent him a text earlier, and there was still no reply. Sitting up, she grabbed her phone and checked it again—still nothing. Her anxiety spiked as she sent another messa
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Anastasia looked away from Lucas and turned on the TV, trying to focus on something else, anything else. The noise didn't fill the room, but at least it did little to ease her mind. “So you're going to stand there all night?” she asked, her voice edged with irritation.Lucas chuckled, but his attempt at humor fell flat. “If that makes you comfortable.”She snapped her head towards him, anger bubbling to the surface. “Comfortable? No, I'm not. You being here doesn't make me comfortable in any way. It's disturbing and creepy, and you won't say where Victor is. But do I have a choice? No! Because he's an asshole who does whatever he wants.”Lucas looked taken aback by her outburst. He shifted uncomfortably, not sure how to respond. “Uh... I apologize, but I'm not in any position to say a word about his work or anything right now, please understand.”Her frustration only grew. She felt trapped by the presence of this stranger in her home, why? did Victor she was incapable of taking care
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Anastasia watched as Victor moved to stand in front of her, shielding her from the enraged crowd armed with spears, swords, and torches. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably."Please, don't. You're wounded and they won't stop. They're going to hurt you. Please," she sobbed, clutching his blood-stained shirt.His grip on his dagger tightened, his eyes flickering to the deep, gaping wound in his shoulder. He winced but stood firm, a deep frown etched on his face. "I will let no one lay their filthy hands on you or our child," he said, his voice resolute despite the pain."Please, Vee, for my sake. Please!!" she screamed, desperation lacing her voice.At the front of the crowd, a familiar face came out: Damon, his expression twisted into a sinister smirk. He brandished a bloody, wolfsbane-laced dagger. "I would love to watch but, I have a date. Kill him. I want her alive though," he commanded, then turned away, walking through the middle of the crowd as if he had all the time in t
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“How does a bath sound? The tub here is bigger,” Victor said softly, his voice gentle. He reached out and carefully picked the strands of hair that had stuck to her tear-streaked face, tucking them behind her ears with a tenderness that made her chest tighten. It was almost 4 am now, and Ana had cried herself out. Her sobs had finally subsided into quiet hiccups, and she laid there, in his arms, exhausted and hollow, staring at him. She couldn't bring herself to say what she had dreamed about, what had scared her so badly. Victor watched her for a moment, his eyes full of concern. “Or we could just ransack the fridge for sodas and ice cream, and microwave us the leftover pizza,” he suggested with a soft smile, trying to coax her out of the trance that she seemed to be in.Ana sniffed, still wouldn't say a word. She just stared at him, her eyes wide and unblinking, as if afraid that he would disappear if she looked away even for a second. Yet his smile didn't waver. “Or both,” he sa
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Victor watched her as she breathed raggedly, coming down from the high. As the last tremors of her climax faded, his touch became gentler, his movements slowed. She threw her head back against his body and shut her eyes, trying to catch her breath, her mouth half open. He found that endearing, cute even. He kissed her temple, his lips soft against her skin."Are you okay?" he asked, his voice low.Ana nodded, her eyes still closed, her body still pressed against his. "Yeah," she whispered. "I am, still trying to catch my breath though."He chuckled softly, and held her for a while longer. The water around them had cooled, but neither of them seemed to notice. They were wrapped in their own world, so focused on each other that the rest of the world could have disappeared and they wouldn't have cared. The power had gone out at some point, but the solar-powered bulbs cast a soft glow around the room, and they still didn't notice.Eventually, he helped her out of the tub, wrapping her and
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Penelope stood in front of the window, her gaze fixed on the horizon as the first light of dawn crept into the room. Outside, early morning workers bustled about, their day already in motion. The soft hues of sunrise painted the sky, casting a calming glow over the awakening city. Her hands trembled slightly as she reached for the bottle of water on the nightstand beside her. She lifted it to her lips, taking a measured sip, she then placed the bottle back on the table carefully, ensuring it stood as steadily as she wished she felt. Then, she returned her attention to the window. The world outside continued its routine.How did she not know?How could she not know?!These questions tormented her.Why did she think about it? Why did it even cross her mind now, when it was all too late? She had been here, literally begging every person she could call to help, pouring out her heart and soul into finding answers. Every night, she stayed up late, thoughts of this shit consuming her, tryin
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"It's alright, Laura," The older woman said gently. "Go back downstairs and continue what you were doing. This is just one of Penelope's breakdown moments. You don't have to worry"Laura hesitated. "But Mrs. Torres, I heard—"She shook her head. "I know, dear. But there's nothing you can do right now. Penelope needs her space to work through this. She'll come down when she's ready."Laura glanced up the stairs, for a long moment, then she reluctantly, turned and made her way back to the kitchen.Genevieve Torres watched her retreat to the kitchen before slowly making her way back upstairs. As she reached the top of the stairs, she paused outside her room, listening to the quiet that had followed the storm of noise. She didn't enter; she knew her daughter's need for privacy. Instead, she placed a gentle hand on the closed door, and sighed. Penelope sighed deeply. Her eyes was red and puffy from crying, and they were fixed on the screen of her phone. There, staring back at her, w
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Ana dropped the pancake back onto the plate and stood up, gathering the plate to put it back into the fridge with the other heap that Victor had left before he went to freshen up. She put all the pancakes in one plate. The refrigerator door swung open with a gentle tug, the cool air brushing against her skin as she carefully placed the plate inside. She took a moment to rearrange the other items, making sure everything was neatly organized before shutting the door with a satisfying click.Turning towards the sink, she hummed as she walked to it, washing the sticky remnants of syrup, whipped cream and crumbs from her hands. She was drying her hands with a towel when her phone, sitting on the counter nearby, started to ring.The sudden noise broke the quiet, making her jump slightly. She grabbed the phone, glancing at the screen to see who was calling. She picked immediately.“Hey, C,” Ana called.“I’m switching to video,” Cecil said abruptly from the other end. Before Ana could respond
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Just as she was about to leave the kitchen, she heard footsteps on the stairs. She turned and saw Victor coming down, his hair still damp from his shower and a fresh shirt on. He looked at her with a smile, a look that never failed to make her heart flutter.“Hey,” he called. “Sorry I took so long. Everything okay?”Ana smiled back. “Everything’s fine. Just finished up the dishes. How was your shower?”“Refreshing,” he replied, stepping into the kitchen and wrapping his arms around her. “Thanks for cleaning up. I didn’t know what to wear, so I came down to call my fashion mistress.” He placed a soft kiss on her nose, making her giggle.She leaned into his embrace, savoring the feeling. “No problem. I enjoyed talking to Cecil and seeing Camden’s pack mark. It’s so cute. So, about the clothes, you’ve met the right person. What occasion is it?”Victor chuckled at her sudden attempt at a French accent, pulling back slightly to look at her with a smile. “I have a meeting with a new investo
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