I Am The Luna

“I understand,” I say quietly. It’s not something I want, but I have to respect that this is what he wants. “Are you sure?” there’s guilt in his eyes as he stands opposite me. We are on the back patio of the packhouse.

The weather is warm, but a soothing breeze rustles the grass, yet it does nothing to soothe the storm in my mind.

“I am. I need someone to keep her safe, Jai, and who better than yourself? Something tells me she has some answers that may help us. We need her to wake up.” I say quietly.

It’s going to be a great loss to have him gone, but… it’s the right thing. “Thank you, Seb… I promise I’ll do what I can from over there. I’ll gather what information I can too…”

I nod. It’s been three days since the crash and although I made it back before I ended up dropping unconscious, I’m healing well.

I also have learned that Zaia has moved to her father’s pack. One of my men was able to dig that up, and it only strengthens my opinion that it may not have been Zaia on the other side of that call that day.

Although I need to stay away, it gives me a glimmer of hope. It means she’s not with him.

“Seb?” “Sorry, I got distracted… go, Jai, she needs you more than I do.”

“And who will you assign as your Beta?” Jai asks. I shove my Hanus to my pocket as glance out at the sky. “I have a few options, but I think I’ll be going with Justin Seagrave.”

Jai tilts his head and nods thoughtfully. “Didn’t the Seagraves initially belong to the Crystal Shadow Pack?”

I nod, “Actually, yes. They moved to this pack over twenty years ago, but still have ties with that pack.” “And that’s where she is…” he murmurs.

I don’t respond, and he grins. “Well, glad you got things sorted, I think you’ll be fine Seb, and once Val is awake, we’ll be back because I know she will want to come home.”

I nod as our eyes meet and although deep down a part of me wonders if she’ll ever wake up, I will not shatter his hopes, for his and Zaia’s sake I wish she wakes up.

I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps

I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It

I call. The door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha

few years younger than me. He’s from a middle-class family and is of warrior rank. However, he is

have

down from his position as Beta of

me, surprised, “Alpha… me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come

need power or money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head

be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people who hold far more power and wealth….

need it nor want

be my

his head as he stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha.

the window. He may think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able to approach her, but I

I promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

I sigh as

telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise,

had lied to him about. He

actions of his not being to my liking; I understand he

a week later, saying Sebastian found out

he did lose it. I can only hope that

Did that witch

and she can’t bother me,” I say confidently,

my body prepares for the birth and

had given one to the lab to make a new batch and I can see Mom looking better

poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have

has been true to his word and has given us a home, security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to work and am doing my best

him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to

wrong?” Mom shouts as she rushes over to me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know what happened. One second,

phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready. She should go to the

phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not even anywhere

even look down with my belly in the way. Have my waters

bleeding… Goddess, Zaia!” Mom’s voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We

through me. Nothing can happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess, please… protect

rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the

me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me

the forefront of my mind is undeniable.

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”