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, sending a pang of pain rushing through

says, making me chuckle. “Same,” I grunt massaging my shoulder. “Sorry man, I forgot,” he grins and

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

He’s from a middle-class family and is of warrior rank. However, he is extremely intelligent

have not

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

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

a Beta with a good

That’s a position I never dreamed of… but… there are so many people who hold

you don’t need it

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

up.

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

I promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

feel too well.” I sigh as I

telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my

accepted. It was the least I could do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had

actions of his not being to

from her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t

it. I can only hope that in a few weeks

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

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

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 and today they’ve been

antidote helped, and I had given one to the

their damage. I have many hospital appointments and checkups to make

protection. In turn, I

how Sebastian and I did, but he’s beginning to take my

I gasp, clutching my belly. I don’t know what happened. One second, I’m talking to Mom, the next I’m experiencing

the driver ready. She should go to the hospital!”

the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not even anywhere near

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

she drops the phone in

never before, rushes through me. Nothing can happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything, goddess,

heart is thudding violently as I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs

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

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”