Leaving home

Alice  "I have one more condition," I said, finally feeling a tiny bit bolder. He sighed again. "What is that?" I sucked in a breath, "I want to spend Christmas and New year with my family. I have been doing so every year. Therefore, I am here." I should have stayed in London, I thought. "Hmm, is it important for you?" "Yes, very significant," I said eagerly. "As a Luna, your presence will be needed at the celebrations back in my place." My face fell. "But I will make sure that you spend time with your family as well."  "Thank you," I started breathing again. He bent down again and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, "you don't need to thank me, I just want you to be happy. I want to take care of all your needs" 'As if I can't take care of mine,' I thought. Then, to my utter surprise, he kissed me on my cheek. It was not sensual, just a chaste kiss one would give to a friend or someone close. But it was enough to push me off the edge. I could barely breathe, I needed to rush out i