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 my

ass,” he says, making me 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 when there’s a knock on the

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

middle-class family and is of warrior rank. However, he is

hope I have not

from his position as Beta of this pack

come from a ranked family… nor do I

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

a slow, hesitant nod. “Of course, it would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people

you don’t need

place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta

bows his head as he stands up. ”

to the window. He may think he’s got nothing… but he has ties with the Crystal

I promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as I enter our new

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

was the least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and said he’ll keep it

actions of his not being to my liking; I understand

one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in touch with me and she’s

it. I

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

see her today, and she can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a

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

had given one to the lab to make a new batch

there are complications, the poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to

security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to

been bumpy, with him running things so differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to take my opinions

gasp, clutching my belly. I

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

dizzy as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m

even look down with my belly in the

the phone in her

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

covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision

me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me of how I felt when he

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”