Chapter 46:

Ethan sat at his desk, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the polished wood surface. He knew that he had to talk to Luna, but he didn't know how to begin. It had been five years since she had passed away, and the pain was still raw and fresh.

He took a deep breath and dialed Luna's number, hoping that she would be able to hear him.

"Luna?" he said, his voice trembling slightly.

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and then Luna's voice came through, clear and strong.

"Ethan? Is everything okay?" she asked, her concern evident.

Ethan took another deep breath and...