Abandoned Luna Now Untouchable (Cecilia) novel Chapter 53

Cecilia

Five days later, the wound on my leg had almost healed completely.

These past few days had been suspiciously quiet. Too quiet.

Xavier hadn’t bothered me at all.

With the Instagram drama exploding, he probably had his hands full dealing with a devastated Cici and the furious Shadow Pack.

Still, the quiet gnawed at me. Because if they couldn’t reach me here, they’d look somewhere else.

That thought had first hit me a few days ago, right after a tense call with. Harper.

I’d already mapped out every worst-case scenario in my head, but this one stuck.

If they couldn’t touch me in this secure building, the next logical move was to target someone close to me.

Someone I loved.

So I acted before they could.

That night, I called my father.

told him maybe it was a good time to visit Grandma.

Get out of town for a few days.

I tried to keep my tone light, but I could hear the tension riding under every word.

He didn’t ask why.

Harper must’ve already told them everything.

Still, the silence between us lingered longer than usual.

I heta the phone a little tighter, forcing myself to sound steady.

Finally, he spoke.

“Take care of yourself.”

Just five words.

But they landed heavy, like a weight in my chest.

I stared at the screen long after the call ended

Then I started the long wait.

Every morning, I expected something. A knock at the door. A shadow in the hallway. A call. A message.

But nothing came.

No one showed up at the complex.

call. A message.

But nothing came.

No one showed up at the complex.

No one tracked down my parents’ house.

Not even one anonymous threat.

And yet, the storm online hadn’t died down.

If anything, it was growing.

Which only made the silence feel more ominous.

Were they planning something bigger?

Or. were they still unwilling to cross Alpha Sebastian?

Could a single move at the gala-one public show of protection-really be enough to hold them back?

Speaking of him…

I hadn’t seen Alpha Sebastian since I moved in.

Even Liam had quietly shifted to the staff quarters, only showing up at mealtimes.

Clearly trying to avoid any hint of impropriety.

For a man who carried power like armor, his restraint was. unexpected Sometimes, his gentlemanly consideration caught me off guard.

That evening, I found Liam in the kitchen preparing dinner. I stepped in to help him, using the opportunity to chat.

“Liam, where has Alpha Sebastian been staying these past few days?” I asked casually while chopping vegetables.

“Don’t bother with dinner. Why don’t you two pull up a chair in the lobby and keep the gossip going? I’m sure the rest of the peanut gallery would love to hear your take.” I felt my face flush hot with embarrassment. “..” Liam cleared his throat uncomfortably. “..”

The sarcasm was not lost on either of us.

Alpha Sebastian turned and left the kitchen. After a moment’s hesitation, I followed him, trailing behind until we reached his study.

He went inside briefly and emerged with some documents. He headed straight for the front door, clearly with no intention of staying.

As he was about to leave, I blurted out, “Um… dinner’s almost ready. Will you be eating with us?” I had meant to apologize, but my nerves got the better of me.

Alpha Sebastian turned, his beautiful almond eyes curved in a smile that didn’t quite reach them. “T’ll pass. I’m busy with matchmaking appointments tonight. Who knows,! might just find that destined mate you mentioned.” I stood there speechless. “.

Without another glance, he walked out.

I deflated immediately. Was it necessary to be so petty? I mentally reviewed everything I’d said-it had all been perfectly reasonable, even supportive!

Liam emerged from the kitchen. “Don’t worry about it. Alpha Sebastian isn’t one to hold grudges. He’ll forget all about it soon enough. Come, let’s eat.”

I wasn’t nearly as optimistic as Liam, but what could I do? I was beginning to realize that offending Alpha Sebastian was as easy as breathing-one wrong word, and I’d stepped on his toes again.

My appetite was poor during dinner. Halfway through the meal, my phone rang. To my surprise, it was Alpha Claude-Xavier’s father.

Luna Dora catted and I could not answer without hesitation.

Xavier’s number? There is no hesitation to block it directly.

But Alpha Claude.

The situation is different.

He has always been quite polite to me, like an elder should have. And strictly speaking, he was my boss during the Blood Moon Tribe.

For these reasons, I still retained a little respect for him.

I hesitated for a moment, put down my chopsticks, and answered the phone.

“Hello, Alpha Claude.”

1 always called him that – polite, decent, but not intimate.

“Cecilia,” his voice came through, gentle but with unmistakable authority, “you and Xavier need to sit down and talk things through calmly. Avoiding him isn’t going to solve

your problems. Come home tomorrow evening.”