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.

nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back,

chuckle. “Same,” I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk back. It is a while later

door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha

than me. He’s from a middle-class family and is of

have

all, actually due to certain factors, Beta Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta of this pack and I want you to

at me, surprised, “Alpha… me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…”

or money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You

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

you don’t need it

nod. “Exactly, the initiation will take place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and are the next best for the position,” I say, dismissing

stands up. ” Thank

door shuts after him, I stand up and walk to 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 will have

promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as I enter

leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted me to stay; he understood and

had lied to him about. He had been

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

thing I got from her was one email a week

did lose it. I can only hope that in a few

office. Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring

I say confidently, feeling a spasm of pain rush through my

said I was getting Braxton Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for months before birth. They aren’t

and I are getting better. The antidote helped, and I had given one to the lab to make a new batch and I can see Mom looking

rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments

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 to help

been bumpy, with him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s

to me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t

as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!” The maid exclaims as

dizzy as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too

even look

phone in her panic and runs to my side, “We need to get you

my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess, please…

rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another powerful wave

rip through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in

that now comes to the forefront of my mind is undeniable. I’m in labour, at only

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”