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.

giving me a hug and slaps

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.

and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called for

is of warrior rank. However, he

hope I have not

be stepping down from his position as Beta of this

I mean, I don’t come

Justin, I need a Beta with a good head on his shoulders. You will

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

need it nor want

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

up. ”

the Crystal Shadow Pack that will come in use… I may not be able to approach her, but

I promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

sigh as I enter our

I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t argue and although he wanted me to stay; he

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

actions of his not being to my

me, and the only thing I got from her was one email a week later, saying Sebastian found out and she can’t stay in touch with

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

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

didn’t see her today, and she can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a spasm of pain rush through my

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

and I had given one to the lab to make a new batch and I can

poison and the rejection have done their damage.

word and has given us a home, security, and protection. In turn, I have got

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

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

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

dizzy as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s

trickles down my legs and I can’t even look

Mom’s voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to my side,

never before, rushes through me. Nothing can happen to my babies… Fuck,

and into the car. Blood covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another

contraction rip through me and there’s a sharp stabbing pain in my chest, one that reminds me

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”