23: ENTANGLED REALMS: LOVE, BETRAYAL, AND SECRETS

The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension, and the lingering scent of blood and desire hung in the air. Bob's actions left me conflicted and bewildered. I couldn't understand the storm of emotions within him or the reasons behind his sudden aggression. "You're my Luna," he repeated, his tone possessive, as if to justify his actions. I mustered the strength to sit up, wincing at the soreness that spread through my body. "But what about Julie? Why did you send her away?" Bob's gaze darkened, and he averted his eyes, avoiding a direct answer. "She's not important. You are my wife." His words sent shivers down my spine. The possessiveness and disregard for Julie's feelings fueled the unease within me. "I don't want this," I whispered, feeling a mix of frustration and confusion. "I want us to be a family, to understand each other." He scoffed, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "You don't understand anything. This is our world, and you have to accept it." Our world? The noti