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.

a hug and slaps

to 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 on the office door

I call. The door opens and Justin steps inside. “Alpha Sebastian, you called

of warrior rank. However,

have not

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

looks up at me, surprised, “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

good head on his

course, it would be my greatest honour. That’s a position I never dreamed

you don’t need it

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

his head as he stands up. ” Thank you,

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 may not be able to approach her, but I will have

promise

Somehow.

ONE MONTH LATER…

ZAIA.

too well.” I sigh as

had talked to Dad, telling Atticus that I needed to leave. To my surprise, he didn’t

do, considering everything I had lied to him about. He had been nothing but helpful and

despite certain actions of his not being to my liking; I understand he

never got back to me, and the only thing I got from her was one email a week later, saying

he did lose it. I can

that witch irritate you?” Mom asks, referring to

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

getting Braxton Hicks contractions, as my body prepares for the birth and that it can

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

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

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

differently than how Sebastian and I did, but he’s

rushes through my stomach, and I gasp,

her phone. “Madam! I’ll have the driver ready.

as Mom calls someone on the phone. What’s happening? It’s too early to go into labour. I’m not

down my legs and I can’t even look down with my belly in the way. Have my waters

bleeding… Goddess, Zaia!” Mom’s voice is full of horror as she drops the phone in her panic and runs

happen to my babies… Fuck, please. I’ll do anything,

as I’m rushed out and into the car. Blood covers my legs

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

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

Goddess…

“… Intensive care.”

“…Oxygen immediately…”