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

I forgot,” he grins and I can’t

opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha

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

hope I have not upset

to certain factors, Beta Jai O’Dell will be stepping down from

“Alpha… me? Are you certain? I I mean, I don’t come from a ranked family… nor do I have an influential family…” he trails off,

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

greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed of…

don’t need

be my Beta and

he stands up. ” Thank you, Alpha.

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 come in

promise I’ll find

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as I

I had talked to 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

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

of his not being to my liking; I understand he was still

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

he did lose it. I can only hope that in

Did that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring to Dad’s

can’t bother me,” I say confidently, feeling a

as my body prepares for the birth and that it can happen for months before birth. They aren’t pleasant and today they’ve

had given one to

my pregnancy, there are complications, the poison and the rejection have done their damage. I have many hospital

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

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

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

shouts as she grabs her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the

calls someone on 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 with my belly in the way. Have

of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs to

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

covers my legs and the amount is horrifying. My vision darkens as another powerful

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

my mind

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”