The Moon and The Ocean novel Chapter 16

It had been a few days since Moon had come to know that Mr and Mrs Kart aren't Moon's biological parents. Moon hadn't spoken a single word since then. He was so upset and heart broken. He was always either locked in his room or at the lake. He even started spending his nights at Ocean's. He even warned guards not to follow him. Derek told Zeus about Moon's behavior. Zeus left everything and went back home to find out what's troubling his baby brother. Ocean on the other side, was worried about Moon as well. She didn't ask him anything but she could feel that Moon wasn't feeling well. He was either angry all the time or lost in his deep thoughts. He was trying his best to hide his pain. He hadn't told Ocean about it all. Mr and Mrs Knight welcomed him with open arms when he asked if he could stay with them. Ocean was sitting on her bed. A movie was played on her television but her mind was nowhere to pay attention towards the movie. She was still thinking about Moon. Moon came into the room. He laid on the bed with his head on Ocean's lap. He wrapped his both arms around her small waist and his face was buried into her lap. He inhaled her vanilla scent and sighed.

Ocean: Moon…

Ocean whispered.

Moon: Hmmm.

He hummed.

Ocean: What is wrong with you? You can tell me anything, you know that, right?

Moon: I know Ocean. I'm fine. Don't worry so much about me.

He replied with a small smile that didn't reach his eyes. She could see pain in his eyes. She wanted to do something for him that would make him feel better. Every time she needed him, he was always there to help her. This time he was the one who needed her. An idea popped up in her mind and she smiled. She got up from bed, took her mobile from the bedside table and played, Hero of Enrique Iglesias. Moon was watching her but didn't say anything. She came to bed and offered Moon her hand. Moon stared at her hand for a few moments then took it. She pulled him off of the bed and dimmed all the lights of her room. She came close to him, wrapped her arms around his waist and started moving feet with the music. Moon smiled and wrapped his arms around her as well. They moved in sync with the slow music rhythm. Moon forgot all his worries at that moment, in her arms. He felt carefree. He wasn't worried about anything. He wanted his life like this, where he could hide in her arms and no one would ever trouble him. She was his escape from all the worries. He was glad that he had found her and she was with him in his hard time. Moon pinched her chin lightly and guided her lips towards his. He captured her lips in a soft kiss with both of their arms still wrapped around each other's bodies. Moon broke the kiss and carried her back to the bed. They both laid cuddling with each other. Moon kissed the top of her head and they both drifted off.

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Zeus came back home after he made sure Moon was with Ocean. He stepped into the mansion and a few unfamiliar scents hit his nostrils. His eyes glowed golden and his claws and fangs grew. He went into the living room and found some people standing there. He growled loudly and everyone inside the room bowed, except for the strangers. Derek stood up and growled back, but it wasn't louder than Zeus' growl. Zeus looked at his father and nodded his head as an approval for him to speak.

Derek: They are Moon's biological parents, Kevin and Linda Samuels.

Zeus: Why are they here?

Kevin: Don't you know boy? We are here to take what belongs to us.

Hearing him Zeus' anger rose and he roared at Kevin.

Zeus: It's Alpha Zeus and don't forget, you are standing in my territory. If I want, I will rip both of your hearts out of your chest and dump your good for nothing bodies in the junkyard and not a single soul would have any idea what happened to you.

Kevin: You dear to threaten us?