Chapter 19

(Ryan's POV) "My apologies for holding you back, but if I don't pass on this message from Amber then she's going to be upset with me." I said with a smile that didn't reach my eyes. "A message?" he replied, eyeing me warily as thin beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead. Interesting. "Yes, she wanted me to remind you to treat her mother well and take care of her properly." I answered, broadening my smile as I studied his reaction carefully. "Ha! She has nothing to worry about, my Luna is well taken care of. She's always been a worrier," He laughed nervously, "Tell her not to worry about a thing. All Amber needs to concentrate on is making sure that she performs her duties as Luna properly and makes both of us proud." "Oh you have nothing to worry about in that respect," I answered tightly, "Amber is doing amazingly. In fact, imagine my surprise when I found out that she was such an incredible cook!" I laughed. The scent of anxiousness practically oozing from his pores was almos