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.

before giving me a hug

miss your arrogant dumb 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

The door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for me?” “Yes, I did, Justin,

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

I have not

be stepping down from his position as Beta of this pack and I want you to take

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

Beta with a good head on his shoulders.

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

need it

are going to be my Beta and are the next best

as he stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I

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

promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

sigh

Shadow Pack two days after I had talked to Dad, telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t

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

not being to my liking; I understand he was still trying to

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

it. I can only hope that in

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

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

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

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

there are complications, the poison and the rejection have done their

security, and protection. In turn, I have got down to work and am doing my best to help and assist

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

me. Sharp pain rushes through my stomach, and I gasp,

doctor!” Mom shouts as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready. She

calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into

down my legs and I can’t even look down with

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

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

the car. Blood covers my legs

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

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”