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’ll await the day,” I respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending a pang

“Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and I can’t help but smirk

and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for me?” “Yes,

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

hope I have not

O’Dell will be stepping down from

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…” he trails off, bowing his

with a good head on his shoulders. You will be my Beta.” I

would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people

don’t need it nor want

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,

bows his head as he stands up. ” Thank

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

I promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

I sigh as I

that I needed to leave. To my

was the least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and

for his help and despite certain actions of his not being to my liking; I understand he was still

me, and the only thing I got from her was one email a week later,

all, I can understand Sebastian’s temper. Sometimes he did lose it. I can only

you overdid it at the office. Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring

bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a spasm of pain rush through

getting Braxton Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can

helped, and I had given one to

rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to

turn, I have got down to work and am doing my best to help and assist my

things so differently than how

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

We need a doctor!” Mom shouts as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver

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

I can’t even look down with my belly in the way.

drops the phone in

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

I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as

It hurts.” I say, feeling a powerful contraction rip through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”