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.

respond quietly. He nods before giving me a hug and slaps my back, sending

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 office door and I look

“Alpha Sebastian, you called for

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 for strategy

I have

O’Dell will be stepping down from his position as Beta of this

certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…” he trails

money Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on his

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 who hold far

you don’t need it nor want

will take place next Monday. You are going to be my Beta and

he stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha. I

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

I promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

I sigh

Dad, telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted me to stay; he understood and respected my decision and hoped

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

and despite certain actions of his not being to my

from her was one email a week later, saying

did lose it. I can only hope that

that witch irritate you?” Mom

can’t bother me,” I

doctor 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 pleasant

helped, and I had given one to the lab

done their

turn, I have got down to work

running things so differently than how Sebastian and

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

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

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

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

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

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

legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another powerful wave of pain rushes

and there’s a sharp stabbing

now comes to the forefront of my mind is undeniable.

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”